Brook vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brook

Boy #6,381 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small stream, flowing water"

Origin: Old English

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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Brook Rank #6,381

Bud Rank #6,573

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Brook or Bud more popular?

Brook is more popular, ranked #6381 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Brook and Bud mean?

Brook means "small stream, flowing water" (Old English origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Brook and Bud boy or girl names?

Brook is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.