Ernie vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernie

Boy #6,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, earnest"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

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Ernie Rank #6,387

Bud Rank #6,573

Ernie is more popular, ranked #6387 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Ernie or Bud more popular?

Ernie is more popular, ranked #6387 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Ernie and Bud mean?

Ernie means "serious, earnest" (Old High German origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Ernie and Bud boy or girl names?

Ernie is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.