Joss vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joss

Boy #6,599 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one of the Goths"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Joss Rank #6,599

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6599 for Joss.

Is Joss or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Joss at #6599 in the United States.

What do Joss and Bud mean?

Joss means "one of the Goths" (Germanic origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Joss and Bud boy or girl names?

Joss is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.