Bud - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Bud \bud\ is pronounced bud. It is of English origin, and its meaning is "brother". Nickname used since medieval times, and modern slang and short form for "buddy" or "brother". It can also refer to a sprouting plant or a young boy. Also possibly from Scotish Gaelic "a bhodaich", meaning "old man". Actor Buddy Ebsen; comedians Bud Abbott, and Buddy Hackett.

Bud has 4 variant forms: Budd, Buddey, Buddie and Buddy.

For more information, see also the related name Buxton.

Baby names that sound like Bud are Bid, Bat, Bede, Beda, Boyd and Boid.

Bud is an uncommon male first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bud. Click here to compare Bud with related baby names.