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Rob

ROB

Popularity

#12009

rising

Letters

3

Syllables

1

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

8,768

Peak Year

#555 in 1963

First Recorded

1884

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Rob is a short form of Robert, which comes from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning 'fame bright' or 'bright with glory'.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rob Lowe

    American actor

  • Rob Reiner

    American actor and director

Personality Traits

StrongReliablePracticalHonest

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