Bud vs Sumner

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 #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Bud Rank #6,573

Sumner Rank #6,673

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6673 for Sumner.

Is Bud or Sumner more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Bud and Sumner mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Bud and Sumner boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Sumner is primarily a boy name.