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Durin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DUR-in /ˈdʊr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: From Old Norse myth, Durin (Durinn) is a dwarf named in the Poetic Edda, possibly linked to a root for 'sleepy; the drowsy one.' Widely known as Tolkien's dwarf king in The Lord of the Rings.Low

In 30 seconds: A legendary name: Durin is a dwarf of Norse myth and Tolkien lore (said 'DUR-in'). Strong and storied.
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Origin MediumNorse
MeaningFrom Old Norse myth, Durin (Durinn) is a dwarf named in the Poetic Edda, possibly linked to a root for 'sleepy; the drowsy one.' Widely known as Tolkien's dwarf king in The Lord of the Rings.
U.S. rank (2025)#12544 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Durin (Durinn) appears in the Norse Poetic Edda as a dwarf, possibly from a root for 'sleepy.' J.R.R. Tolkien gave it new fame as a dwarf king, making it a pop-culture favorite — very rare in the U.S. (said 'DUR-in').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S., mostly among fantasy fans. Rare, mythic, and storied.

Did you know? Durin is a dwarf named in the Old Norse Poetic Edda, later made famous as Tolkien's dwarf king in The Lord of the Rings — a name rich in mythic and fantasy lore (said 'DUR-in').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Durin — Norse Poetic Edda dwarf; Tolkien dwarf king

Variations

DurinnDurrinDuryn

Nicknames

DurRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Durin mean?

Durin is a dwarf from Norse myth (possibly 'sleepy'), famous as Tolkien's dwarf king in The Lord of the Rings.

How do you pronounce Durin?

It's said DUR-in /ˈdʊr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Durin a boy or girl name?

Durin is a boy's name.

How popular is Durin?

Durin is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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