Bunk

Bunk Origin and Meaning

The name Bunk is a boy's name.

Bunk is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a nickname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. It may derive from the German 'bunke' meaning 'bone' or could be a short form of names like Bunker. The name has a distinct, punchy quality with its short, one-syllable structure. Historically, Bunk has appeared as a nickname in American culture, sometimes associated with rural or Southern communities. While not widely used as a formal given name, it has a friendly, unpretentious quality that some parents might find appealing. The name's brevity and hard consonant ending give it a masculine edge, while its informality projects a down-to-earth character.

Bunk Rank in US Top 1000

# 990 in the US

The name Bunk in Pop Culture

• Det. William "Bunk" Moreland (sometimes called "The Bunk") played by Wendell Pierce on the HBO drama 'The Wire'
• Bunk term meaning nonsense