Bobby vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Jakob mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bobby and Jakob boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.