Bud vs Law

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bud

Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,573
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Buddy

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Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bud Rank #6,573
Law Rank #6,380

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 vs #6573 for Bud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bud ___

  • Bud Lee
  • Bud Ray
  • Bud James
  • Bud Earl
  • Bud Wayne
  • Bud Dean

Law ___

  • Law James
  • Law Henry
  • Law Edward
  • Law William
  • Law Thomas
  • Law Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bud

Skip Chip Bo June Betty

If you choose Law

Brooks Reed Grey Blair Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bud or Law more popular?

Law is more popular, ranked #6380 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Bud and Law mean?

Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin). Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Bud and Law boy or girl names?

Bud is primarily a boy name. Law is primarily a boy name.

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