Buff
Pronunciation: [ b-UHF ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Buff first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 31 babies have been named Buff in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Buff is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,462 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,462
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"to tie, to bind"
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French origin
"fountain, spring of water"
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Persian origin
"religion, faith"
#16,643 in US
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"marsh, boggy ground"
#16,280 in US
Tamil origin
"happiness, joy, bliss"
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About the Name Buff
Buff is a boy name .
Is Buff a boy or girl name? Buff is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,462 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,788. Buff is more commonly used as a boy name.
Buff is currently ranked #16,462 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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