Buddy
Buddy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Buddy
- A male given name from English.
- A given name for a dog.
Etymology
From buddy.
How popular is Buddy?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 22,540 boys in the U.S. have been named Buddy (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3485 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #202 in 1935. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Buddy
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Buddy
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Buddy FAQ
What does the name Buddy mean?
A male given name from English. A given name for a dog. From buddy.
What is the origin of the name Buddy?
Buddy is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Buddy?
Since 1880, 45 girls and 22,540 boys in the U.S. have been named Buddy (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3485 in 1938. Its highest rank for boys was #202 in 1935. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Buddy a boy or girl name?
Buddy is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 45 girls and 22,540 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.