Rob
ROB
Popularity
#12009
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
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
Want to explore Rob further?
Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Rob.
More Names to Explore
View allHenry
Germanic
Meaning
Henry means 'ruler of the home' or 'powerful ruler'. It is derived from the Germanic name Heinrich.
William
Germanic
Meaning
William is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'wil' meaning 'will, desire' and 'helm' meaning 'helmet, protection'. Thus, 'resolute protector'.
Charles
Germanic
Meaning
Charles is a Germanic name meaning 'free man.' It derives from the Germanic element 'karl,' which originally referred to a free man, not a serf or slave.