Buster Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Buster Name at a Glance

Name	Buster
Meaning	Derived from a nickname used in the United States, occasionally used as a first name in honour of American silent film comic actor Buster Keaton.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Buster Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Buster means “Derived from a nickname used in the United States, occasionally used as a first name in honour of American silent film comic actor Buster Keaton”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Buster Name Origin

Our database records Buster under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Buster a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Buster is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Buster

When considering Buster for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.