Bob vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bob

Boy #15,189 Most Popular

30 High Risk

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bob Rank #15,189

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #15189 for Bob.

Is Bob or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Bob at #15189 in the United States.

What do Bob and Boston mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Bob and Boston boy or girl names?

Bob is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.