Dusty settlement or Thor's stone
Duston is a variant of the English surname and place name Dustin. It likely derives from an Old Norse personal name meaning 'Thor's stone' or an Old English locational name referring to a 'dusty settlement'. While less common than the 'Dustin' spelling, it retains the same rugged, outdoorsy appeal.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Duston in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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