Bobby vs Norman

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 #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

English French Scandinavian European

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Norman Rank #1,313

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Bobby or Norman more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Norman mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin).

Are Bobby and Norman boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Norman is primarily a boy name.