Monroe vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Bobby mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Monroe and Bobby boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.