Bob

Bob is an English short and diminutive form of the name Robert, which means "the glorious one" or "the one who shines through his fame." The name is particularly popular in English-speaking regions, especially in the USA.

What does the name Bob mean?

The name Bob is an English short form of Robert and means "the one who shines through his fame" or "the glorious one." In the English language, Bob is a widely used first name, especially in the United States. Notable personalities with this name include US musician Bob Dylan, Irish musician Bob Geldof, and Jamaican musician Bob Marley. Diminutive forms of the name include Bobbie and Bobby. Other common short and diminutive forms of Robert are Rob, Robbie, Robby, Robin, and Robyn.

Where does the name Bob come from?

The name Bob originates as a short form of Robert, which traces back to the Old German roots Hrodberht and the Old High German name Hrōdebert. These names are composed of the Old High German terms "hruod" (fame, honor) and "beraht" (shining, bright). Old High German

How do you pronounce Bob?

The name Bob is monosyllabic and symmetrically structured. In pronunciation [bɔb], two identical consonants frame a darker vowel. This mirroring structure gives the name a special clarity. The compact sound feels direct and uncomplicated. Bob thus appears down-to-earth and self-assured - simple, present, and timeless.

When is the name day of Bob?

The name days for Bob fall on January 26, April 17, June 7, and September 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Bob is a very sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,751st on the list of most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 954th place. Over the past ten years, Bob has been chosen as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,615th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,556th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bob der Baumeister / Bobbele / Bobby / Bobi / Bobo / Boogie / Borowski

Famous people

• Bob (Sport) (Bobsleigh)
• Bob Andrews (Research and Archive, third detective (The Three Investigators))
• Bob Bryar (Former drummer of My Chemical Romance)
• Bob Crane (American actor)
• Bob the Builder (Character from the series Bob the Builder)
• Bob the Street Cat (Red cat (companion of James Bowen and title character of his book "A Street Cat Named Bob"))
• Bob Dole (Former US Senator (* 1923))
• Bob Dylan (American folk rock musician)
• Bob Ezrin (Musician and record producer from Canada (* 1949))
• Bob Fosse (American choreographer and director, 1927-1987)
• Bob Jungels (Cyclist)
• Bob Marley (Jamaican singer and co-founder as well as the most significant representative of reggae)
• Bob Morley (Actor)
• Bob Wills (James Robert Wills) (American country musician)
• Dr. Bob (Doctor in the jungle camp)
• Silent Bob (from Jay and Silent Bob)
• SpongeBob (Cartoon character representing a sponge)
• Zanger Bob (Dutch children's schlager singer)