Bud vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Bud Rank #6,573

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Gideon mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bud and Gideon boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.