Rawlins vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rawlins

Boy #6,394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rawlin, son of Ralph"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

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Rawlins Rank #6,394

Bud Rank #6,573

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Rawlins or Bud more popular?

Rawlins is more popular, ranked #6394 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Rawlins and Bud mean?

Rawlins means "son of Rawlin, son of Ralph" (Middle English patronymic origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Rawlins and Bud boy or girl names?

Rawlins is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.