Bud vs Law

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 #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

English American Scottish

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Bud Rank #6,573

Law Rank #6,380

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Law more popular?

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Law mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Bud and Law boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Law is primarily a boy name.