Bob
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US Popularity:17731
Origin:British
Meaning:Bright; Fame
The seemingly unassuming yet undeniably popular name Bob is a boy’s name of British origin. Bob comes from the Germanic name Robert and means “bright” and “fame.” During the Middle Ages, shortening and rhyming names was the trend, with names like Rob, Dob, and Hob also stemming from Robert. While Bob has stepped slightly to the sidelines since the 1960s, this timeless classic is bound to make a comeback with the revival of vintage names. The TV show Bob’s Burgers stars the titular character, a loveable and hardworking dad trying to run a successful restaurant. The nickname Bobby is also an adorable option for your bundle of sunshine. A name with such uplifting connotations may lead baby Bob to stardom if they truly desire it.
Famous People Named Bob
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Bob CousyBasketball Player
- Bob DylanSinger
- Bob MarleyMusician
- Bob NewhartComedian
- Bob PettitBasketball Player
Bob Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Bob is currently #3276 on The Bump
Boy:Bob is currently #1045 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Bob is currently #17731 in U.S. births
Boy:Bob is currently #6231 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#17731
in 2023
+ 8999
from 2022
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