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Bob

male

Meaning

"Bright Fame"

A familiar diminutive of Robert, from Germanic elements meaning bright and fame.

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Popularity History of Bob

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#10012Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#10012

Bob was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1672

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bob

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Germanic
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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