Bobby vs Marlon

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 #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

American French English Caribbean

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Marlon Rank #1,088

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Marlon more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Marlon mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Bobby and Marlon boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.