Tools / Baby names / B
Bun
UnisexMeaning of Bun: Khmer: 'person' or 'human'
Bun is a unisex name most strongly associated with Khmer naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
—
Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
22
First recorded 1892 · peak 1927
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
More Khmer names
Khmer · 2 syllables
US #6693
Khmer · 2 syllables
US #7020
Khmer · 2 syllables
US #15502
Khmer · 2 syllables
US #13488
Khmer · 3 syllables
US #15600
Khmer · 1 syllable
rare
Khmer · 1 syllable
rare
Khmer · 1 syllable
rare
Khmer · 1 syllable
rare
Khmer · 2 syllables
rare
Khmer · 2 syllables
rare
Khmer · 2 syllables
rare
Other names starting with B
Hebrew · 3 syllables
US #11UK #61
Scottish · 2 syllables
US #400UK #16
Italian · 2 syllables
US #141UK #76
English · 1 syllable
US #176UK #104
French · 1 syllable
US #61UK #110
Latin · 2 syllables
US #507UK #114
Irish · 1 syllable
US #347UK #538
Scottish · 2 syllables
US #246UK #99
English · 2 syllables
US #1064UK #82
English · 2 syllables
US #269UK #664
English · 2 syllables
US #1031UK #127
Irish · 1 syllable
US #343UK #486