Bobby vs Down

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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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Down Rank #63,580

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Bobby or Down more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Down mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bobby and Down boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.