| Pronunciation | Irish (/oː bˠuːaxal̪ˠl̪ˠa/) Old English (/bʌkliː/) |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Irish: buachall meaning boy Old English: bucc and leah meaning goat and wood |
| Region of origin | Ireland and England |
Buckley is a surname originating from either Ireland or England where it is particularly common, as well as Canada and the United States.
Some sources outline an Irish origin,[1] whereas others outline an Old English origin.[2]
Spelling variations of Buckley include Bucklie, Buckly, Bulkley, Buhilly, Ó Buachalla, Boughla and others.