Bobby vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Gerald Rank #1,168

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Bobby or Gerald more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Gerald mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Bobby and Gerald boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.