Achilles vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Is Achilles or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Bobby mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Achilles and Bobby boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.