Bud vs Bradan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Boy #6,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Bud Rank #6,573

Bradan Rank #6,642

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

Is Bud or Bradan more popular?

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

What do Bud and Bradan mean?

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

Are Bud and Bradan boy or girl names?

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