Duff
Pronunciation: [ d-UHF ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Duff first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 336 babies have been named Duff in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Duff is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,719 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,719
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"God will establish; may God protect"
#19,650 in US
Greek origin
"beloved, desired"
#19,720 in US
Old English origin
"gentle, mild-mannered"
#19,658 in US
Hebrew (Sarah) origin
"princess, noblewoman"
#19,856 in US
Germanic origin
"bright fame"
#19,807 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"son of the horse lord"
#19,750 in US
Old High German origin
"wealth, fortune, prosperity"
#19,768 in US
Latin via Irish origin
"Honor"
#19,726 in US
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About the Name Duff
Duff is a boy name .
Duff is currently ranked #19,719 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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