Buddy Pet Name
Buddy is a popular dogs name, meaning "Friend or companion" and originating from English (Germanic), most often given to male pets, with a classic, friendly, human style, ranked #12 among dog names and ranked #23 among cat names, across 6,305 pet records in our database.
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, human, which makes it a popular choice for pets.
Buddy nicknames
Buddy as a human name
Buddy is also used as a human name. Ranked #42 for boys in the US (SSA 2022)
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
2026-09-18
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