The first name Tuf is of American origin, meaning 'to tuft' or 'covered in feathers'. It was popularized by American science fiction author George Alec Effinger's character Mongo Tuf, a protagonist in his series of short stories published between 1978 and 2006.
The name Tuf has had a fluctuating popularity over the years, with an average of about seven births per year since 2010, but experiencing significant peaks in 2013 and 2021.