Huck is the nickname of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain's barefoot river boy, and the huckleberry is a small wild "berry" native to North America. The name carries an irresistibly all-American, free-spirited image and has been chosen by parents looking for something short and rugged. Huck peaked at number 1310 in 2018 and stands at number 1909 among boys' names in 2025.