Bob
Bob: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bษb/ ยท /bษb/
Meaning and origin of Bob
- A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
Etymology
Probably from a medieval hypocorism of Rob.
How popular is Bob?
Since 1880, 322 girls and 92,986 boys in the U.S. have been named Bob (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2047 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #75 in 1934. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Bob
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Sibling name ideas for Bob
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Bob FAQ
What does the name Bob mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Robert. Probably from a medieval hypocorism of Rob.
How popular is the name Bob?
Since 1880, 322 girls and 92,986 boys in the U.S. have been named Bob (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2047 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #75 in 1934. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Bob a boy or girl name?
Bob is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 322 girls and 92,986 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.