Bud vs Jen

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 #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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Bud Rank #6,573

Jen Rank #6,476

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Jen more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Jen mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Bud and Jen boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Jen is primarily a boy name.