Bob vs Boyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bob

Boy #15,189 Most Popular

30 High Risk

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Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Bob Rank #15,189

Boyd Rank #2,215

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 vs #15189 for Bob.

Is Bob or Boyd more popular?

Boyd is more popular, ranked #2215 compared to Bob at #15189 in the United States.

What do Bob and Boyd mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin).

Are Bob and Boyd boy or girl names?

Bob is primarily a boy name. Boyd is primarily a boy name.