Buddy Pet Name
Buddy is a popular pet name, especially for dogs. Find out what Buddy means, how popular it is, which pets and breeds commonly have the name, and discover similar names.
Buddy at a glance
How popular is Buddy as a pet name?
Buddy is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.
#12
Dog Name
#23
Cat Name
6,305
Pet Records
Buddy pet name popularity over time
Is Buddy a boy or girl pet name?
Based on the pet records in our database:
Buddy is more commonly used for male pets, but it may also be used for both.
Is Buddy more popular for dogs or cats?
Which dog breeds are commonly named Buddy?
Based on the available breed data, Buddy appears among:
What does the name Buddy mean?
Buddy means "Friend or companion" and comes from English (Germanic).
The name is associated with classic, friendly, approachable, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Buddy nicknames
Buddy as a human name
Buddy is also used as a human name. Ranked #324 for boys in the US (SSA 2023)
Famous pets named Buddy
Name insights for Buddy
Where does our pet-name data come from?
PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.
Data coverage
2004 — 2026
Pet records analyzed
6,305
Last updated
2026-09-16