Bud vs Merit

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 #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

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Bud Rank #6,573

Merit Rank #6,508

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Merit more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Merit mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Bud and Merit boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.