Bobby Grewal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Grewal — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Grewal is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bobby is a masculine given name of English origin. Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The surname Grewal: Grewal or Garewal is a family name historically used in India and Pakistan as a gotra (clan) of Jat people. Alexi Grewal, Olympic gold medalist and cyclist; Gippy Grewal, singer, actor, and producer; Gurbir Grewal, former Attorney General of New Jersey and current director of enforcement for the SEC; Gurcharan Singh Grewal, Olympic gold medalist and field hockey player; Gurmant Grewal, former 3-term Member of Parliament in Canada and Deputy House Leader; Inderpal Grewal, professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Yale University; J. S. Bobby is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 335K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bobby reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bobby

English

Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob.

Surname: Grewal

Vietnamese

Grewal or Garewal is a family name historically used in India and Pakistan as a gotra (clan) of Jat people. Alexi Grewal, Olympic gold medalist and cyclist; Gippy Grewal, singer, actor, and producer; Gurbir Grewal, former Attorney General of New Jersey and current director of enforcement for the SEC; Gurcharan Singh Grewal, Olympic gold medalist and field hockey player; Gurmant Grewal, former 3-term Member of Parliament in Canada and Deputy House Leader; Inderpal Grewal, professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Yale University; J. S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bobby is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bobby by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bobby Grewal

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bobby Grewal:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bobby?
The first name Bobby originates from English. Bobby or Bobbie is both a masculine and a feminine hypocorism, given name and occasional nickname. It is usually a variant of Robert (male) or Roberta (female). It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob.
When was Bobby most popular?
The name Bobby reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grewal?
The surname Grewal originates from Vietnamese. Grewal or Garewal is a family name historically used in India and Pakistan as a gotra (clan) of Jat people. Alexi Grewal, Olympic gold medalist and cyclist; Gippy Grewal, singer, actor, and producer; Gurbir Grewal, former Attorney General of New Jersey and current director of enforcement for the SEC; Gurcharan Singh Grewal, Olympic gold medalist and field hockey player; Gurmant Grewal, former 3-term Member of Parliament in Canada and Deputy House Leader; Inderpal Grewal, professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Yale University; J. S.
What are the origins of the name Bobby Grewal?
The name Bobby Grewal combines two different traditions: the first name Bobby has English roots, while the surname Grewal originates from Vietnamese.
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