Kay vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

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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Kay Rank #6,417

Bud Rank #6,573

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Kay or Bud more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Kay and Bud mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Kay and Bud boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.