Bobby

Boy's name

Bobby is a diminutive form of the name Robert, which is of Germanic origin and means "bright fame."

Meaning Bright fame
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 189 Falling
Peak year 1937

Appears In These Collections

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Bobby Fischer - Chess grandmaster
  • Bobby Kennedy - Politician, US Attorney General
  • Bobby Orr - Ice hockey player, Hall of Famer
  • Bobby Brown - Singer, member of New Edition
  • Bobby Flay - Celebrity chef, TV personality
  • Bobby Jones - Golfer, co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club
  • Bobby Darin - Singer, actor
  • Bobby Charlton - Footballer, World Cup winner with England
  • Bobby Vinton - Singer, known for romantic ballads
  • Bobby Deol - Bollywood actor, son of Dharmendra

Brothers for Bobby

Boy names closely related to Bobby

Sisters for Bobby

Girl names closely related to Bobby

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Bobby

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Bobby in the Baby Name Genius app.