Buck
Meaning of Buck
Originating from English and American cultures, the name Buck is traditionally a masculine name. It is pronounced as "buhk" (/bʌk/) in American English. The name has variations such as Bucky.
Throughout the years, Buck has maintained moderate popularity in the United States. In recent times, it has ranked around 2000-3000 in terms of occurrences for newborn boys. This shows that while not overly popular, Buck remains a recognizable and enduring choice for parents seeking a strong and timeless name for their sons.
The name Buck is associated with several notable figures, including author Pearl S. Buck who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1938. Additionally, the fictional character Buck Mulligan from James Joyce's novel "Ulysses" adds literary depth to the name.
Choosing the name Buck for your baby boy can symbolize strength, resilience, and a connection to both English and American cultural traditions.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as buhk (/bʌk/)
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Notable People Named Buck
| Buck Angel is an American sex educator, former pornographic film actor and producer, and founder of Buck Angel Entertainment, known for his advocacy and education work as a transsexual man. |
| Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens Jr. was an influential American musician, singer, and songwriter known for pioneering the Bakersfield sound and leading the band Buck Owens and the Buckaroos to 21 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music chart. |
| Buck O'Neil - John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil Jr. was a prominent figure in baseball history, known for his contributions as a player, coach, scout, and advocate for the Negro leagues, eventually being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as an executive. |
| Buck Showalter - William Nathaniel "Buck" Showalter III is a former professional baseball manager for several major league teams and a former Minor League Baseball player. |
| Buck Martinez - John Albert "Buck" Martinez is a former professional baseball player and manager who is now a television color commentator for the Toronto Blue Jays. |
| Buck James Pierce is a former professional quarterback and current offensive coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, with a successful career in the Canadian Football League. |
| Buck Clayton - Wilbur Dorsey "Buck" Clayton was an influential American jazz trumpeter known for his work with Count Basie's orchestra and his inspiration from Louis Armstrong. |
| Buck Jones, also known as Charles Jones, was a renowned American actor famous for his roles in numerous Western movies. |
| Buck McNair - Group Captain Robert Wendell "Buck" McNair was a distinguished Royal Canadian Air Force flying ace in World War II, credited with 16 or 16.5 victories and five probables. |
| Buck Williams - Charles Linwood "Buck" Williams is a former professional basketball player and assistant coach known for his rebounding skills and trademark goggles. |
| Buck Brannaman - Dan M. "Buck" Brannaman is a renowned American horse trainer and clinician known for his natural horsemanship approach based on understanding and working with the horse's nature. |
| Buck Taylor is a well-known American actor and artist, famous for portraying Newly O'Brian in the TV series Gunsmoke. |
| Buck Ewing - William "Buck" Ewing was a celebrated American Major League Baseball player and manager, known for his exceptional offensive and defensive abilities, and was the first catcher to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. |
| Buck O'Brien - Thomas Joseph "Buck" O'Brien was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his time with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox. |
| Buck Belue - Benjamin Franklin "Buck" Belue is a former professional football and baseball player known for his time as the quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, particularly during their undefeated 1980 season. |
