Gaines vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Gaines Rank #6,557

Bud Rank #6,573

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Gaines or Bud more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Bud mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Gaines and Bud boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.