Tuck

Tuck Meaning & Origin

About Tuck
The name "Tuck" is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "tukken," meaning "to pull or draw tight." It is often used as a nickname for someone who is skilled at tucking or folding things neatly, or for someone who is known for their ability to keep things organized and secure. The name "Tuck" can also be associated with the character Friar Tuck from the legend of Robin Hood, who was known for his jovial nature and love of food and drink.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tuck are male.

Tuck Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 K
🌐 IPA
/tək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tuck in Braille

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

The name Tuck in braille

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

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

The name Tuck in sign language

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