Bobby vs Larry

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 #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Larry Rank #1,070

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Larry more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Larry mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Bobby and Larry boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.