Buck

Buck Meaning & Origin

About Buck
The name Buck is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "bucca," meaning "male deer" or "buck." It is often used as a nickname or given name for someone who is strong, brave, or exhibits qualities associated with a male deer, such as agility, grace, or leadership. The name Buck can also be associated with resilience and adaptability, as male deer are known for their ability to survive and thrive in various environments.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Buck are male.

Buck Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.04% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 K
🌐 IPA
/bək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Buck in Braille

Here's how to represent Buck in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Buck in braille

How to Spell the Name Buck in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Buck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Buck in sign language

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