Bud vs Layson

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 #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Bud Rank #6,573

Layson Rank #6,595

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Bud or Layson more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Bud and Layson mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin).

Are Bud and Layson boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Layson is primarily a boy name.