Rai vs Buddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

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Boy #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

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Rai Rank #3,971

Buddy Rank #3,784

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 vs #3971 for Rai.

Is Rai or Buddy more popular?

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Rai and Buddy mean?

Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin). Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin).

Are Rai and Buddy boy or girl names?

Rai is primarily a boy name. Buddy is primarily a boy name.