Willow vs Buddy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Willow

Boy #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

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Willow Rank #3,688

Buddy Rank #3,784

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 vs #3784 for Buddy.

Is Willow or Buddy more popular?

Willow is more popular, ranked #3688 compared to Buddy at #3784 in the United States.

What do Willow and Buddy mean?

Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin). Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin).

Are Willow and Buddy boy or girl names?

Willow is primarily a boy name. Buddy is primarily a boy name.