Bud vs Riddick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old English

English American

8 High Risk

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Bud Rank #6,573

Riddick Rank #6,709

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6709 for Riddick.

Is Bud or Riddick more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Riddick at #6709 in the United States.

What do Bud and Riddick mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Riddick means "powerful ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Bud and Riddick boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Riddick is primarily a boy name.