Layson vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layson

Boy #6,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Layson Rank #6,595

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6595 for Layson.

Is Layson or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Layson at #6595 in the United States.

What do Layson and Bud mean?

Layson means "son of Lawrence" (English surname origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Layson and Bud boy or girl names?

Layson is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.