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Boy Name

Boby

"Bright fame; illustrious. Variant spelling of Bobby, diminutive of Robert."

About the Name Boby

Meaning

Bright fame; illustrious. Variant spelling of Bobby, diminutive of Robert.

Origin

Germanic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

B

Boby is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Bright fame; illustrious. Variant spelling of Bobby, diminutive of Robert." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Germanic names.

Popularity Over Time

#11
1950
#21
1960
#11
1970
#18
1980
#5
1990
#5
2000
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2010
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2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Names Similar to Boby

Bobby

Boy

Short form of Robert, from Germanic 'Hrodebert' meaning 'bright fame'.

Bob

Boy

Robert

Boy

Bright fame. Signifies one who is renowned and shines with renown.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
B
Origin
Germanic

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