Bud vs Brook

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 #6,381 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small stream, flowing water"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bud Rank #6,573

Brook Rank #6,381

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

Is Bud or Brook more popular?

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

What do Bud and Brook mean?

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

Are Bud and Brook boy or girl names?

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