Brodrick vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brodrick

Boy #6,674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Scottish Welsh English

8 High Risk

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Brodrick Rank #6,674

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6674 for Brodrick.

Is Brodrick or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Brodrick at #6674 in the United States.

What do Brodrick and Bud mean?

Brodrick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Brodrick and Bud boy or girl names?

Brodrick is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.