Buddy

Pronunciation: [ b-UHD-ee ]

Boy Name #3,784 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3784, Buddy is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Buddy is a boy name, recorded for 29 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-UHD-ee.

Parents who love the name Buddy often also consider Bulah, Burt, Bud .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,784
Total SSA Count: 29

Nicknames

Bud Buy Budie

Also a Girl Name

Buddy is also used as a girl name, ranked #37299.

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Similar Names

Bulah Burt Bud Burton Burl Buford Burr Buster

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddy

Is Buddy a boy or girl name?

Buddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3784. As a girl name, it is ranked #37299. Buddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Buddy?

Buddy is pronounced b-UHD-ee.

How popular is the name Buddy?

Buddy is currently ranked #3784 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Buddy?

Common nicknames for Buddy include Bud, Buy, and Budie.

Is Buddy a common or rare name?

Buddy is an uncommon name, ranked #3784 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Buddy

Buddy is a boy name .

Is Buddy a boy or girl name? Buddy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,784 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,299. Buddy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Buddy is currently ranked #3,784 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Buddy include Bud, Buy, and Budie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.