Eddie vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Eddie Rank #943

Bobby Rank #1,126

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Eddie or Bobby more popular?

Eddie is more popular, ranked #943 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Bobby mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Eddie and Bobby boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.