Watts vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Watts

Boy #6,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Walter, ruler of the army"

Origin: Old English

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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Watts Rank #6,693

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6693 for Watts.

Is Watts or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Watts at #6693 in the United States.

What do Watts and Bud mean?

Watts means "son of Walter, ruler of the army" (Old English origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Watts and Bud boy or girl names?

Watts is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.