Buffy

Q: Is Buffy a boy or girl name?

Buffy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #16961, and as a girl name it ranks #36379.

Q: How popular is the name Buffy?

Buffy is ranked #16961 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-UHF-ee ]

Boy Name #16,961 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Buffy is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-UHF-ee.

Popularity Over Time

#16,961

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,961
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Buf Buy Bufie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Buffy is also used as a girl name, ranked #36379.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffy

Is Buffy a boy or girl name?

Buffy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16961. As a girl name, it is ranked #36379. Buffy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Buffy?

Buffy is pronounced b-UHF-ee.

How popular is the name Buffy?

Buffy is currently ranked #16961 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Buffy?

Common nicknames for Buffy include Buf, Buy, and Bufie.

Is Buffy a common or rare name?

Buffy is an uncommon name, ranked #16961 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Buffy

Buffy is a boy name .

Is Buffy a boy or girl name? Buffy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,961 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #36,379. Buffy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Buffy is currently ranked #16,961 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Buffy include Buf, Buy, and Bufie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.