Marlon vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Bobby Rank #1,126

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Marlon or Bobby more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Bobby mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Marlon and Bobby boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.