Keane vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

✓ All Clear

Keane Rank #6,592

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6592 for Keane.

Is Keane or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Keane at #6592 in the United States.

What do Keane and Bud mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Keane and Bud boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.