Gender: Male
Origin: English, American
Meaning: Small rounded part of a plant or a term of endearment or nickname.
Pronunciation: Buhd, /bʌd/, B AH D
Popularity Rank: #18,528
Derived from the English word 'bud', meaning a small rounded part of a plant that develops into a flower, leaf, or shoot. It is also used as a term of endearment or nickname.
The name Bud is of English, American origin and means Small rounded part of a plant or a term of endearment or nickname., Herald, Messenger, Friend, To Puff Up, Companion. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Bud is commonly found in United States of America, France, United Kingdom, and 65 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Buhd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /bʌd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AH D
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Bud is recorded 2,283 times globally, ranking it as the 18,528th most common name worldwide.
Bud is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,441 occurrences, making it the 2,221th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Bud is found among 1 in every 1255 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,221 | 1 : 1,255 |
| France | #9,218 | 1 : 11,643 |
| United Kingdom | #5,784 | 1 : 5,123 |
| Canada | #3,858 | 1 : 3,464 |
| Italy | #11,094 | 1 : 12,715 |
| Germany | #6,282 | 1 : 6,791 |
| Netherlands | #7,976 | 1 : 8,623 |
| Malaysia | #20,995 | 1 : 48,551 |
| Saudi Arabia | #43,498 | 1 : 74,159 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bud from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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