Bud vs Dolan

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 #6,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the dark challenger"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Bud Rank #6,573

Dolan Rank #6,423

Dolan is more popular, ranked #6423 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Dolan more popular?

Dolan is more popular, ranked #6423 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Dolan mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Dolan means "descendant of the dark challenger" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bud and Dolan boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Dolan is primarily a boy name.