Terry vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Terry Rank #1,187

Bobby Rank #1,126

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Bobby more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Bobby mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Terry and Bobby boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.