Bobby vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Howard mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bobby and Howard boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.