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The baby name Bobby is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɒbi/ (UK: BOP-ee) or /ˈbɑːbi/ (US: BAH-bee).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒbi/ (UK: BOP-ee) or /ˈbɑːbi/ (US: BAH-bee)

What is the meaning of the name Bobby ?

The baby name Bobby is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɒbi/ (UK: BOP-ee) or /ˈbɑːbi/ (US: BAH-bee).

Bobby is in Origin.

Bobby is the English pet form of Robert, created from Bob plus the affectionate -y suffix; it also serves as a diminutive of Roberta and, in the spellings Bobbie or Bobbi, of Barbara. It preserves Robert’s Germanic meaning from Hrod- “fame” and -berht “bright,” commonly rendered “bright fame” or “shining renown.” Brought to Britain by the Normans as Robert, the root name became a staple across Europe.

Documented since Middle English, Bobby rose with the -y nickname fashion and surged in the 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in Britain and the United States, where it often functions as an independent given name. Common variants and related forms include Bob, Robby, Robbie, and the feminine Bobbie/Bobbi; farther afield sit Roberto, Rupert, and Robin. A cultural footnote is the British “bobby” for a police officer, echoing Sir Robert Peel. Predominantly masculine, occasionally unisex.

Bobby has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bobby

Robert De Niro Actor · Born 1943 · United States Robert De Niro is a famous American actor, best known for his roles in films like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and The Godfather Part II. His intense performances and collaborations with director Martin Scorsese have made him a standout figure in the film industry. Robert Downey Jr. Actor|musician · Born 1965 · United States Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly in films like Iron Man and Avengers: Endgame. He also starred in Sherlock Holmes, showcasing his versatility and charm on screen. Robert Redford Actor · Born 1936 · United States Robert Redford is an American actor best known for his roles in classic films like 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'The Sting'. He also founded the Sundance Film Festival, which has become a major platform for independent filmmakers. Born in 1936, Redford has had a significant impact on both acting and film production.
Robert F. Kennedy Politician · Born 1925 · United States Robert F. Kennedy, often called Bobby, was a prominent American politician known for his role as the U.S. Attorney General and his advocacy for civil rights. He was a key figure during the Cuban Missile Crisis and ran for the presidency in 1968 before his assassination. Robert Zemeckis Actor · Born 1952 · United States Robert Zemeckis is best known as a filmmaker from the United States, born in 1952. He directed the beloved 'Back to the Future' trilogy and the groundbreaking film 'Forrest Gump'. His work often features innovative special effects and engaging storytelling. Robert Peel Politician · Born 1788 · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Robert Peel was a British politician best known for founding the modern police force in the United Kingdom, often referred to as 'Bobbies' in his honor. He served as Prime Minister and played a key role in repealing the Corn Laws, which helped to lower food prices and improve trade. Peel's influence on law enforcement and economic policy left a lasting impact on the country.

Celebrity babies named Bobby

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Bobby Deol Dharmendra film director

Bobby – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
FJ 0 #6 1 374
KR 0 #8 1 201
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
BW 0 #19 1 960
MV 0 #19 1 644
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
BN 0 #27 6 2,297
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
ID 0 #32 8 2,238
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
GE 0 #44 1 997
MO 0 #48 5 2,706
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
BG 0 #69 12 1,799
IN 0 #69 3 2,963
JP 0 #71 7 4,057
PH 0 #74 23 5,607
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
CN 0 #80 7 3,857
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
JM 0 #87 7 3,714
QA 0 #88 13 7,011
ID Boys 0 #90 42 4,130
BN Boys 0 #93 41 6,332
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
OM 0 #104 13 6,215
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
KW 0 #113 9 5,216
BW Boys 0 #116 34 4,685
CY Boys 0 #117 13 3,473
CY Girls 0 #118 8 3,755
JM Boys 0 #129 173 6,876
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
Switzerland Boys 2024 #135 3 1,769
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PH Boys 0 #146 300 11,440
CR 0 #148 11 5,526
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
AE 0 #152 26 10,220
MO Boys 0 #160 64 5,842
PR Boys 0 #164 11 2,508
MT Boys 0 #167 10 4,064
HU Boys 0 #169 6 3,954
BG Boys 0 #170 50 3,850
NA Boys 0 #175 61 6,830
Sweden Boys 2022 #176 7 1,509
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
TW Boys 0 #195 47 7,111
DK 0 #200 7 5,198
LU Boys 0 #203 16 4,970
HK Boys 0 #206 592 12,905
SG 0 #214 56 11,010
NG 0 #220 45 5,926
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
BG Girls 0 #227 5 3,559
GH 0 #228 16 5,396
CN Boys 0 #231 92 9,639
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
SA 0 #240 56 10,560
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GR Boys 0 #247 21 6,912
HR Boys 0 #255 5 3,997
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
GH Boys 0 #267 80 8,138
JP Boys 0 #271 27 7,909
JM Girls 0 #272 7 7,507
SG Boys 0 #272 579 17,960
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
HK 0 #278 71 8,483
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
MY 0 #283 48 12,352
DK Boys 0 #284 42 7,401
CZ Boys 0 #287 18 6,530
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
Canada Boys 2024 #290 17 2,588
KZ Boys 0 #290 7 6,578
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
AL Boys 0 #300 4 5,122
Canada Girls 1992 #309 5 2,320
MU Boys 0 #309 49 8,477
PL Boys 0 #320 16 6,459
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
CN Girls 0 #338 12 8,829
NL 0 #344 48 2,481
PT Boys 0 #352 16 7,951
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
CR Boys 0 #367 125 10,188
NG Boys 0 #372 1,081 16,906
BD Girls 0 #373 14 8,413
Austria Boys 0 #376 67 2,180
OM Girls 0 #379 18 15,987
ZA 0 #379 69 14,421
PH Girls 0 #380 11 13,098
JO Boys 0 #384 6 7,057
France Boys 2020 #389 3 2,846
YE 0 #390 9 8,639
Finland Boys 0 #403 25 2,041
UY Boys 0 #407 7 5,922
Germany 0 #408 30 2,542
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
CM Boys 0 #416 137 12,054
SD Boys 0 #432 14 10,523
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MY Boys 0 #440 928 25,439
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
BH 0 #448 106 17,937
PA Boys 0 #453 29 9,305
GT Boys 0 #458 17 7,625
RU Boys 0 #466 40 12,621
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
NL Boys 0 #478 596 5,873
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
QA Boys 0 #498 211 18,093
KW Boys 0 #504 274 18,755
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
IN Boys 0 #512 579 16,750
LY 0 #515 21 12,703
PS Boys 0 #518 31 10,655
IN Girls 0 #519 113 13,121
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
AE Girls 0 #527 27 20,968
IR Boys 0 #534 19 10,162
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
ZA Boys 0 #551 892 25,619
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
SG Girls 0 #561 26 18,916
BD Boys 0 #562 15 10,045
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
IL Boys 0 #577 31 10,983
HK Girls 0 #589 27 16,104
BO Boys 0 #616 7 9,244
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
CL Boys 0 #632 34 13,390
AE Boys 0 #633 521 22,615
IQ Boys 0 #646 22 13,071
Germany Boys 0 #649 321 5,697
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #670 13 3,552
IT 0 #682 33 4,183
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
OM Boys 0 #693 189 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #705 189 7,044
BR Boys 0 #733 19 12,213
NG Girls 0 #738 49 15,093
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
Spain Boys 0 #788 144 5,610
Germany Girls 0 #811 28 4,949
IT Boys 0 #812 743 10,046
PE Boys 0 #848 31 14,506
EG Boys 0 #853 34 15,035
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
CO Boys 0 #879 42 15,656
MX Boys 0 #881 102 16,355
SA Boys 0 #883 904 28,008
NL Girls 0 #899 57 5,933
SA Girls 0 #901 35 25,931
United States Girls 2024 #908 9 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
MY Girls 0 #951 44 24,821
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,003 7 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,075 67 25,928
MA 0 #1,104 25 20,986
DZ 0 #1,148 29 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,182 30 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,407 40 9,415

Bobby is popular in 87 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
France

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People also ask about Bobby

Bobby is predominantly a boy's name.
Bobby is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbɒbi/ (UK: BOP-ee) or /ˈbɑːbi/ (US: BAH-bee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bob, Bobbi, Bobbie, Rob, Robbie and Robby.
Across languages, Bobby has these equivalents: Robert (formal, English/French/German/Dutch), Roberto (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Róbert (Hungarian/Slovak), Robertas (Lithuanian).
Yes, very popular — Bobby ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Bobby ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Bobby's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 30 notable people named Bobby are in our database, including Robert De Niro (Actor), Robert Downey Jr. (Actor|musician), Robert Redford (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Bobby for their child, including Dharmendra.