Percy vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Percy Rank #1,256

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Bobby mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Percy and Bobby boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.