Buddy vs Willow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Buddy

Boy #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

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Boy #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Buddy Rank #3,784

Willow Rank #3,688

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 vs #3784 for Buddy.

Is Buddy or Willow more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 compared to Buddy at #3784 in the United States.

What do Buddy and Willow mean?

Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin). Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin).

Are Buddy and Willow boy or girl names?

Buddy is primarily a boy name. Willow is primarily a boy name.