Bub

Q: How popular is the name Bub?

Bub is ranked #27719 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-UHB ]

Boy Name #27,719 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bub is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-UHB.

Parents who love the name Bub often also consider Golan, Sanai, Eson .

Popularity Over Time

#27,719

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,719
Total SSA Count: 5

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Iskender Boy Greek via Turkish/Persian Golan Boy Hebrew Jabulani Boy Zulu Clare Boy Irish/Celtic Feivel Boy Greek via Yiddish Nakita Boy Greek nike (victory) Every Boy Old English Eson Boy Greek

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bub

Is Bub a boy or girl name?

Bub is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bub?

Bub is pronounced b-UHB.

How popular is the name Bub?

Bub is currently ranked #27719 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Bub a common or rare name?

Bub is an uncommon name, ranked #27719 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bub

Bub is a boy name .

Bub is currently ranked #27,719 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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