Sumner vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

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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Sumner Rank #6,673

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6673 for Sumner.

Is Sumner or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Sumner and Bud mean?

Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Sumner and Bud boy or girl names?

Sumner is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.