Duffer

A French name with cultural significance
French origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1908US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile

What does Duffer mean and where does it come from?

Duffer is a name found across French cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Duffer carries the heritage of French tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1908 in 2015 — currently #1908 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Duffer?

Duffer works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Duffer Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Duffer Rose
Floral · soft ending
Duffer Mae
Sweet · timeless
Duffer Claire
French influence · crisp
Duffer Jane
Literary · strong
Duffer Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Duffer right now?

Holding steady — currently #1908 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1908 · Top 1.4%
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2023#190810stable
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💎Duffer is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Duffer?

Common
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Famous people named Duffer

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Duffer (French impressionist artist)
Duffer used this name in the rich tradition of French visual arts and culture.
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Duffer (French author)
Duffer immortalized this name in French literature, one of the world's great literary traditions.
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Duffer (French monarch)
Duffer bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
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Duffer (French philosopher)
Duffer carried this name in the Enlightenment tradition that shaped modern Western thought.
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Common questions about the name Duffer

What does the name Duffer mean?
Duffer means "A French name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Duffer?
Duffer is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Duffer?
Duffer originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
Is Duffer a common or rare name?
Duffer is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
Is Duffer more of a girl or boy name?
Duffer is a genuinely unisex name used for both boys and girls. The unisex quality makes it particularly versatile for modern families.