Bud vs Darel

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 #6,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Old French d'Airelle

English American French

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Bud Rank #6,573

Darel Rank #6,514

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Darel more popular?

Darel is more popular, ranked #6514 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Darel mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Darel means "from Airelle (place in Normandy, France)" (Old French d'Airelle origin).

Are Bud and Darel boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Darel is primarily a boy name.