Howard vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Howard Rank #1,056

Bobby Rank #1,126

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Howard or Bobby more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Howard and Bobby mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Howard and Bobby boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.