Bubba \b(ub)-ba\ as a boy's name is of German origin, and the meaning of Bubba is "boy". More commonly a nickname, usually for someone rather large. In American slang, it can also mean "brother".

Baby names that sound like Bubba are Bobby, Beebe, Bibi, Bob, Bobbie, Bobbey and Bobbee. Other similar baby names are Abba, Busby and Cuba.