Bud vs Elwin

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 #6,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf friend, friend of the elves"

Origin: Old English

English Germanic American

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Bud Rank #6,573

Elwin Rank #6,714

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6714 for Elwin.

Is Bud or Elwin more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Elwin at #6714 in the United States.

What do Bud and Elwin mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Elwin means "elf friend, friend of the elves" (Old English origin).

Are Bud and Elwin boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Elwin is primarily a boy name.