Bud vs Gaines

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 #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Bud Rank #6,573

Gaines Rank #6,557

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Gaines more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Gaines mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Bud and Gaines boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.