What origin is the name Bud?

Bud comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Bud a popular name?

Bud is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Bud does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Bud?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Bud — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Bud

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bud

Bud

Boy

english

1 syllable

Bud is an english boy's name meaning "Messenger, friend; derived from bud, a colloquial term of address used in the united states; short for buddy, meaning friend. common as a nickname, but less common as a first name. american comedian bud abbotts real name was william abbott".

With english roots, Bud is a boy name that means "Messenger, friend; derived from bud, a colloquial term of address used in the united states; short for buddy, meaning friend. common as a nickname, but less common as a first name. american comedian bud abbotts real name was william abbott". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Messenger, friend; derived from bud, a colloquial term of address used in the united states; short for buddy, meaning friend. common as a nickname, but less common as a first name. american comedian bud abbotts real name was william abbott

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Bud

Very rare in US records

What does Bud mean?

Bud is a boy name of english origin meaning "Messenger, friend; derived from bud, a colloquial term of address used in the united states; short for buddy, meaning friend. common as a nickname, but less common as a first name. american comedian bud abbotts real name was william abbott".