Rodney vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Bobby Rank #1,126

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Rodney or Bobby more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Bobby mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Rodney and Bobby boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.