Bud vs Kervin

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 #6,465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved friend, gentle one"

Origin: Old Irish/Celtic

English American Caribbean

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Bud Rank #6,573

Kervin Rank #6,465

Kervin is more popular, ranked #6465 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Kervin more popular?

Kervin is more popular, ranked #6465 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Kervin mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Kervin means "beloved friend, gentle one" (Old Irish/Celtic origin).

Are Bud and Kervin boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Kervin is primarily a boy name.