Bob
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Bob is a boy’s name of Germanic origin, meaning “A short form of Robert, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bright fame.' Represents intelligence, and renown.”. It currently ranks #10012 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1959.
What Bob Means
“A short form of Robert, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bright fame.' Represents intelligence, and renown.”
The Story of Bob
From the hearth of Germanic roots to the stages of global fame, this familiar name carries a legacy of bright renown.
Bob, a warm diminutive of Robert, stems from the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' This robust name spread through Europe with the Norman Conquest, evolving over centuries into the friendly, familiar form we know today.
The sound of 'Bob' is like a warm, familiar laugh. It’s the name of someone reliably present, a source of comfort and bright energy. For your son, it suggests a life lived with approachable intelligence and a knack for making his mark. You'll write it with an easy familiarity, trusting the inherent goodness and renown it carries.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Bob Dylan
American singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate.
Bob Marley
Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician.
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#2,834 in 1959
Total Births
93,300
First Recorded
1880
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