Bobby vs Clarie

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

Bobby Rank #1,126
Clarie Rank #13,739

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #13739 for Clarie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bobby ___

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

Clarie ___

  • Clarie Anne
  • Clarie Marie
  • Clarie Jane
  • Clarie Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bobby

Billy Tommy Susie Jimmy Danny

If you choose Clarie

Rosie Ellie Gracie Millie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bobby or Clarie more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Clarie at #13739 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Clarie mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Clarie means "Bright; clear; famous" (Latin origin).

Are Bobby and Clarie boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Clarie is primarily a girl name.

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