Boston vs Bob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #15,189 Most Popular

30 High Risk

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Boston Rank #628

Bob Rank #15,189

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #15189 for Bob.

Is Boston or Bob more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Bob at #15189 in the United States.

What do Boston and Bob mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Boston and Bob boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Bob is primarily a boy name.