Bobby vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Percy Rank #1,256

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Bobby or Percy more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Percy mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Bobby and Percy boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.