Bobby vs Mael

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 #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Breton French Welsh Irish

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Mael mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Bobby and Mael boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.