Bud vs Rawlins

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 #6,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rawlin, son of Ralph"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American British

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Bud Rank #6,573

Rawlins Rank #6,394

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Bud or Rawlins more popular?

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Rawlins mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Rawlins means "son of Rawlin, son of Ralph" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Bud and Rawlins boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Rawlins is primarily a boy name.