Graydon vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graydon

Boy #6,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the gray hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Graydon Rank #6,707

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6707 for Graydon.

Is Graydon or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Graydon at #6707 in the United States.

What do Graydon and Bud mean?

Graydon means "from the gray hill" (Old English origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Graydon and Bud boy or girl names?

Graydon is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.