Bud vs Judd

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 #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Jewish

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Bud Rank #6,573

Judd Rank #1,411

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Judd more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Judd mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bud and Judd boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Judd is primarily a boy name.