Bobby vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Gordon mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Bobby and Gordon boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.