Norman vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

English French Scandinavian European

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Norman Rank #1,313

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Norman or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Norman and Bobby mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Norman and Bobby boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.