Buff vs Worthington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Worthington

Boy #16,310 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the worthy farmstead or settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,310
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Worth, Worthy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Allah Inba Fen
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Popularity Comparison

Buff Rank #16,462
Worthington Rank #16,310

Worthington is more popular, ranked #16310 vs #16462 for Buff.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Buff ___

No pairings available yet.

Worthington ___

  • Worthington James
  • Worthington Edward
  • Worthington Charles
  • Worthington Henry
  • Worthington Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buff or Worthington more popular?

Worthington is more popular, ranked #16310 compared to Buff at #16462 in the United States.

What do Buff and Worthington mean?

Worthington means "from the worthy farmstead or settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Buff and Worthington boy or girl names?

Buff is primarily a boy name. Worthington is primarily a boy name.

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