Bastian vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,126
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bob, Rob

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Bastian Rank #1,003
Bobby Rank #1,126

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bastian ___

  • Bastian James
  • Bastian Cole
  • Bastian Luca
  • Bastian Finn
  • Bastian Alexander
  • Bastian Grey

Bobby ___

  • Bobby James
  • Bobby Ray
  • Bobby Lee
  • Bobby Dean
  • Bobby Wayne
  • Bobby Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bastian

Caspian Florian Leona Isadora Matthias

If you choose Bobby

Billy Tommy Susie Jimmy Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bastian or Bobby more popular?

Bastian is more popular, ranked #1003 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bastian and Bobby mean?

Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Bastian and Bobby boy or girl names?

Bastian is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.

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