Law vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,573
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Law Rank #6,380
Bud Rank #6,573

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 vs #6573 for Bud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Law or Bud more popular?

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Law and Bud mean?

Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Law and Bud boy or girl names?

Law is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.

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