Boy Name
Bobby
"Short form of Robert, from Germanic 'Hrodebert' meaning 'bright fame'."
Ranked #1123 for boys
About the Name Bobby
Meaning
Short form of Robert, from Germanic 'Hrodebert' meaning 'bright fame'.
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
BBoy Rank
#1123
Girl Rank
#10377
Bobby is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Short form of Robert, from Germanic 'Hrodebert' meaning 'bright fame'." and Currently ranked #1123 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#54500 1950
#47409 1960
#30239 1970
#22705 1980
#11594 1990
#5767 2000
#3310 2010
#1081 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Bobby
- BK Bobby Kennedy (politician)
- BB Bobby Brown (singer)