US Popularity Rank: 2507

Origin: German

Meaning: Bright fame; Foreign

The name Robert is a popular choice all over the world. Diminutives like Rob, Robbie, and Bob have also popped up over the years. Bobby, however, is a gender-neutral title that stands apart from its more traditional variants. As well as its link to Robert, a German name meaning “bright fame,” Bobby can also be a shortened form of Barbara, a Greek feminine moniker meaning “foreign.” Whether baby Bobby loves their name’s bouncy, spirited sound or its vibrant and celebratory meanings, their joyful energy is sure to make an impression on everyone they meet.