Afton vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,573
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Afton Rank #6,458
Bud Rank #6,573

Afton is more popular, ranked #6458 vs #6573 for Bud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Afton or Bud more popular?

Afton is more popular, ranked #6458 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Afton and Bud mean?

Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Afton and Bud boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.

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