Bobby Reaves

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bobby Reaves — English
335K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bobby Reaves 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 Reaves: Austin Reaves (born 1998), American basketball player Darrin Reaves (born 1993), American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves (born 2001), American actress and model James Reaves (born 1982), American basketball player Jeremy Reaves (born 1996), American football free safety Jessi Reaves (born 1986), American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves (born 1990), Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves (born 1944), American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves (born 1984), American writer Mic. 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: Reaves

English

Austin Reaves (born 1998), American basketball player Darrin Reaves (born 1993), American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves (born 2001), American actress and model James Reaves (born 1982), American basketball player Jeremy Reaves (born 1996), American football free safety Jessi Reaves (born 1986), American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves (born 1990), Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves (born 1944), American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves (born 1984), American writer Mic.

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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 Reaves

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 Reaves:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Reaves?
The surname Reaves originates from English. Austin Reaves (born 1998), American basketball player Darrin Reaves (born 1993), American football running back free agent Emily Grace Reaves (born 2001), American actress and model James Reaves (born 1982), American basketball player Jeremy Reaves (born 1996), American football free safety Jessi Reaves (born 1986), American artist John Reaves (1950–2017), American football player Jordan Reaves (born 1990), Canadian football defensive lineman Ken Reaves (born 1944), American football defensive back Linda Reaves (1949–1985), American murder victim Mallory Reaves (born 1984), American writer Mic.
How common is the surname Reaves?
The surname Reaves is shared by approximately 16K people worldwide.
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