Kenric vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenric

Boy #6,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Anglo-Saxon

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Kenric Rank #6,658

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6658 for Kenric.

Is Kenric or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Kenric at #6658 in the United States.

What do Kenric and Bud mean?

Kenric means "bold ruler" (Old English origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Kenric and Bud boy or girl names?

Kenric is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.