Bobby vs Rodney

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 #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Rodney mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Bobby and Rodney boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.