Bobby vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Gary Rank #1,133

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Bobby or Gary more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Gary mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Bobby and Gary boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.