Ferry vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Bud mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Ferry and Bud boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.