Bob
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Popularity
#10012
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
93,300
Peak Year
#2,834 in 1959
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Robert, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bright fame.' Represents intelligence, and renown.
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.
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