Bud vs Ernie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

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Boy #6,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, earnest"

Origin: Old High German

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Bud Rank #6,573

Ernie Rank #6,387

Ernie is more popular, ranked #6387 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Ernie more popular?

Ernie is more popular, ranked #6387 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Ernie mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Ernie means "serious, earnest" (Old High German origin).

Are Bud and Ernie boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Ernie is primarily a boy name.