Buckley \b(u)-ck-ley\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Buckley is "deer meadow". Place name. Author William F. Buckley. For more information, see also the related name Buck. Similar baby names are Buckey, Ackley, Berkley, Barkley, Birkley, Brockley, Bucky, Buckie, Burley, Hockley, Rockley and Wickley. View a list of the 2 names that reference Buckley.