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Bud

BUD

Rare & Uncommon → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Affectionate nickname from 'buddy,' also meaning flower bud. Whimsical and warm with nostalgic Americana charm.”

Popularity Over Time

Bud US popularity rank over timeRank 13798 in 2021 to rank 333 in 1901. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#333#7066#137981900192019401960198020002024

Bud is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Old English

Syllables

1

Style

PlayfulVintageMinimal

Famous Bearers

  • Bud Abbott
  • Bud Light

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Short & Strong → Vintage Revival →

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People Also Ask

Affectionate nickname from 'buddy,' also meaning flower bud. Whimsical and warm with nostalgic Americana charm.

Bud is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Bud works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.

Names that pair beautifully with Bud include Felix, Roscoe, Beatrix, Marigold, Juniper.