A male deer; a spirited young man.
Derived from the Old English 'bucc', referring to a male deer. It evolved from a surname and a nickname for a lively or dashing person into a standalone given name. In American culture, it often evokes a rugged, outdoorsy image.
Less common today
Buck isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,501 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Screenwriter, actor, and director
