Bud vs Mailo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,573
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mailo

Boy #6,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, merciful, dear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,273
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bud Rank #6,573
Mailo Rank #6,273

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 vs #6573 for Bud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bud or Mailo more popular?

Mailo is more popular, ranked #6273 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Mailo mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Mailo means "gentle, merciful, dear" (Germanic origin).

Are Bud and Mailo boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Mailo is primarily a boy name.

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