US Popularity:4670
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Male deer or goat, stag; A fashionable man
Buck is a boy's name of Old English and Germanic origins. The name is often used as a term for a male goat, deer, and other male animals. However, it has been used as a given name or nickname to signify a robust, fashionable, and spirited young man. So, if your little one is bursting with energy with great style to boot, Buck could be the perfect name to represent them.
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Famous People Named Buck

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  • Buck O'Neil
    Baseball Player

Buck Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Buck is currently #3798 on The Bump
Boy:Buck is currently #1237 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Buck is currently #4670 in U.S. births
Boy:Buck is currently #1423 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4670
in 2023
+ 1062
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • WordSense Dictionary, buck

  • Name Doctor, Buck

  • Behind the Name, Buck, July 2008

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, buck, October 2022

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