Bud vs Kay

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 #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Bud Rank #6,573

Kay Rank #6,417

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Kay more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Kay mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Bud and Kay boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.