Bud vs Brodrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Scottish Welsh English

8 High Risk

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Bud Rank #6,573

Brodrick Rank #6,674

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

Is Bud or Brodrick more popular?

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

What do Bud and Brodrick mean?

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

Are Bud and Brodrick boy or girl names?

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