Buck - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Buck \b(u)-ck\ is pronounced buk. It is of Old English origin. The word for a male goat or deer, used as a given name or nickname that denotes a robust and spirited young man. Actor Buck Henry.

Buck has 4 variant forms: Buckey, Buckie, Buckley and Bucky.

For more information, see also the related name Buxton.

Baby names that sound like Buck are Beck, Bake, Beech, Beach, Bogy, Paco and Peak.

Buck is an uncommon male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Buck. Click here to compare Buck with related baby names.