Bobby vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Dash mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Bobby and Dash boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.