Dino

Dino is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “little sword.” In 2024 it was given to 48 boys in the United States.

Dino at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“little sword”
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːnəʊ/

About the name Dino

Dino belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “little sword” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dino first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #404 in 1960, and in 2024 48 babies received the name — 9,173 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dino in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#404 in 1960
Peak year
1960
Babies named Dino in 2024
48
Total since 1880
9,173

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dino mean?

Dino means “little sword” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dino a boy or girl name?

Dino is a boy name. In 2024, 48 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dino?

Dino comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Dino?

Dino first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #404 in 1960, and 48 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Dino?

Dino is pronounced /ˈdiːnəʊ/ (IPA).

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