Bobby

Meaning of Bobby

It is a diminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous'. It implies someone well-known and distinguished.

Bobby has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bobby

After ranking as high as #364 in 2000, Bobby has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Bobby

• Bobby Kennedy
  U.S. Senator, presidential candidate
• Bobby Orr
  Legendary ice hockey player
• Bobby Darin
  Singer, songwriter, actor
• Bobby Flay
  Celebrity chef, restaurateur
• Bobby Fischer
  Chess grandmaster, world champion

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Questions about the name Bobby

What does the name Bobby mean?

Bobby means it is a diminutive of robert, meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous'. it implies someone well-known and distinguished, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Bobby a boy's or a girl's name?

Bobby is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bobby?

Bobby did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Bobby most popular?

Bobby peaked at #364 in 2000.