Buddy vs Kenyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buddy

Boy #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

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Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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Buddy Rank #3,784

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 vs #3784 for Buddy.

Is Buddy or Kenyon more popular?

Kenyon is more popular, ranked #3739 compared to Buddy at #3784 in the United States.

What do Buddy and Kenyon mean?

Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Buddy and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Buddy is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.