Jen vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Jen Rank #6,476

Bud Rank #6,573

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Jen or Bud more popular?

Jen is more popular, ranked #6476 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Jen and Bud mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Jen and Bud boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.