Buff vs Quay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buff

Boy #16,462 Most Popular

✓ All Clear

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

American English African-American

15 High Risk

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Buff Rank #16,462

Quay Rank #16,372

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 vs #16462 for Buff.

Is Buff or Quay more popular?

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 compared to Buff at #16462 in the United States.

What do Buff and Quay mean?

Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Buff and Quay boy or girl names?

Buff is primarily a boy name. Quay is primarily a boy name.