Bob
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Bob
Bob
Boy
english
1 syllable
Bob is an english boy's name meaning "Abbreviation of robert; famous, bright fame".
With english roots, Bob is a boy name that means "Abbreviation of robert; famous, bright fame". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Abbreviation of robert; famous, bright fame
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Bob
Very rare in US records
What does Bob mean?
Bob is a boy name of english origin meaning "Abbreviation of robert; famous, bright fame".
Is Bob a rare name?
Yes. Bob does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Bob
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