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The baby name Bud is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bƌd/ (rhymes with 'mud').

Bud is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /bƌd/ (rhymes with 'mud')

What is the meaning of the name Bud ?

The baby name Bud is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bƌd/ (rhymes with 'mud').

Bud is English in Origin.

Bud is an English nickname-turned-given name that evokes youth and friendship. It comes from Middle English budde, "a young shoot," and by extension symbolizes growth, promise, and new beginnings. In American English it also aligns with buddy, an affectionate term for "friend," probably a folk alteration of brother or influenced by British miners' butty "workmate." Together these strands give Bud a warm, down-to-earth meaning: the young sprout; the pal.

Used independently in the United States from the late 19th century, Bud charted modestly in the early 1900s and 1920s-30s, then receded to primarily a casual nickname. It can stand alone or serve as a pet form for many boys' names. Variants and related forms include Buddy, Budd, and the surnames Budd/Budde. Notable bearers range from comedian Bud Abbott and jazz pianist Bud Powell to MLB executive "Bud" Selig, cementing its vintage Americana feel.

Bud has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bud

Bud Spencer Actor|politician · Born 1929 · Italy Bud Spencer was an Italian actor and politician, best known for his roles in action-comedy films alongside Terence Hill. He starred in popular movies like 'They Call Me Trinity' and 'Trinity Is Still My Name'. Before his acting career, he was also a professional swimmer and even competed in the Olympics. Bud Luckey Actor · Born 1934 · United States Bud Luckey was an American animator, voice actor, and designer best known for his work with Pixar. He played a significant role in creating the character design for Woody in Toy Story and voiced the character of Rick Dicker in The Incredibles. His unique style and contributions to animation left a lasting impact on the industry. Bud Cort Actor · Born 1948 · United States Bud Cort is an American actor best known for his role as Harold in the cult classic film Harold and Maude. Born in 1948, he has also appeared in other notable films like Brewster McCloud and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. His unique presence and distinctive performances have made him a memorable figure in the film industry.
Bud Yorkin Actor · Born 1926 · United States Bud Yorkin was an influential American television producer and director, best known for his work on the groundbreaking TV series 'All in the Family'. He played a key role in shaping the landscape of American television during the 1970s. Yorkin also directed films like 'Start the Revolution Without Me'.

Bud – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
CR Boys 0 #478 10 10,188
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
RU Boys 0 #522 5 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #647 4 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #731 9 17,960
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #779 7 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #880 13 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #906 47 5,697
NL Boys 0 #911 41 5,873
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #920 11 5,610
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,069 4 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,077 35 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,166 13 25,619
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,402 70 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,430 17 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,584 31 28,008

Bud is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Bud

Bud is predominantly a boy's name.
Bud is a one syllable name, pronounced /bƌd/ (rhymes with 'mud').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Buddy, Budd, Buddie and Budie.
Somewhat — Bud ranked #880 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Bud's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #880 in 2014 to #880 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 4 notable people named Bud are in our database, including Bud Spencer (Actor|politician), Bud Luckey (Actor), Bud Cort (Actor).