Bobby vs Kolby

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 #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Kolby Rank #1,272

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1272 for Kolby.

Is Bobby or Kolby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Kolby at #1272 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Kolby mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bobby and Kolby boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.