Bud Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bud Name at a Glance

Name	Bud
Meaning	Derived from bud, a colloquial term of address used in the United States; short for buddy, meaning friend. Common as a nickname, but less common as a first name. American comedian Bud Abbott's real name was William Abbott.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bud Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bud means “Derived from bud, a colloquial term of address used in the United States; short for buddy, meaning friend. Common as a nickname, but less common as a first name. American comedian Bud Abbott's real name was William Abbott”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bud Name Origin

Our database records Bud under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bud a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bud is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bud

When considering Bud for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.