What origin is the name Hob?

Hob comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hob a popular name?

Hob is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Hob does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Hob?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Hob — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Hob

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hob

Hob

Boy

english

1 syllable

Hob is an english boy's name meaning "A diminutive of robert or robin. the word hobgoblin is derived from this name; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum".

The meaning of Hob is "A diminutive of robert or robin. the word hobgoblin is derived from this name; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum" — a boy name of english origin. 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

A diminutive of robert or robin. the word hobgoblin is derived from this name; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hob

Very rare in US records

What does Hob mean?

Hob is a boy name of english origin meaning "A diminutive of robert or robin. the word hobgoblin is derived from this name; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum".

Is Hob a rare name?

Yes. Hob does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Hob

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Hob

Hob means "A diminutive of robert or robin. the word hobgoblin is derived from this name; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum" — these names share that spirit.