Bradan vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradan

Boy #6,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Bradan Rank #6,642

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6642 for Bradan.

Is Bradan or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Bradan at #6642 in the United States.

What do Bradan and Bud mean?

Bradan means "salmon" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Bradan and Bud boy or girl names?

Bradan is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.