Bob Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

Bob Name Details

Bob is a diminutive form of Robert, derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert, which means 'bright fame'. It has been used as a given name for boys since the Middle Ages and remains popular in English-speaking countries.

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• short
• boy
• christian
• baby
• masculine
• american-english
• neutral
• english
• american
• nickname
• english-american
• male