Dustin Hoffman's 4 syllables (2 + 2) hit the Hollywood sweet spot.
Dustin's 2 beats vs. Hoffman's 2 create a natural cinematic snap.
Dustin Hoffman's softer consonants cost it screen presence.
Dustin Hoffman misses the alliteration hook that makes names stick.
Dustin (6 letters) and Hoffman (7) are balanced in length — clean on any poster or marquee.
Dustin Hoffman has mostly familiar phonemes with a few tricky patterns.
Dustin Hoffman's open vowels roll off the tongue — warm and screen-ready.