Power vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Power

Boy #6,504 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, authority, force"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American English

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Power Rank #6,504

Bud Rank #6,573

Power is more popular, ranked #6504 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Power or Bud more popular?

Power is more popular, ranked #6504 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Power and Bud mean?

Power means "strength, authority, force" (Old French/Latin origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Power and Bud boy or girl names?

Power is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.