The name Starbuck is predominantly used for boys and has English origins. It is pronounced as STAR-buhk (/stɑr.bʊku/). The name Starbuck is associated with various meanings including "star" or "bright star." It also holds significance in literature, particularly in Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick, where Starbuck is the first mate of the whaling ship Pequod. While not very common, the name Starbuck has been recorded as a given name for boys in the United States, with 11 occurrences in 1979.