Duff

Irish

"swarthy"

Duff Origin and Meaning

The name Duff is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "swarthy".

This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

Duff (born Michael) McKagan gained fame as a member of Guns 'N' Roses. Popular actress Hilary Duff is giving the surname a lot of attention.

Duff Rank in US Top 1000

# 974 in the US

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Famous People Named Duff

• (Alfred) Duff Cooper 1st Viscount Norwich, British former Secretary of War
• Duff Clark "Duffy" Jackson American jazz drummer
• Jeffrey Adam "Duff" Goldman American baker and Food Network host, star of TV's "Ace of Cakes"
• Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan bassist of American band Guns N' Roses
• Duff Badgley American politician and journalist; father of actor Penn Badgley
• Duff Haffenreffer son of American TV journalist Lara Spencer

The name Duff in Pop Culture

• Duff brand of beer on TV's "The Simpsons"
• Duff slang for the buttocks
• DUFF Designated Ugly Fat Friend (acronym)