Bob

Pronunciation: [ b-AHB ]

Boy Name #15,189 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bob is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-AHB.

Parents who love the name Bob often also consider Bonnie, Boyd, Boston .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #15,189
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Bobby #1126

Also a Girl Name

Bob is also used as a girl name, ranked #48795.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bob

Is Bob a boy or girl name?

Bob is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #15189. As a girl name, it is ranked #48795. Bob is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bob?

Bob is pronounced b-AHB.

How popular is the name Bob?

Bob is currently ranked #15189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Bob a common or rare name?

Bob is an uncommon name, ranked #15189 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bob

Bob is a boy name .

Is Bob a boy or girl name? Bob is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,189 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,795. Bob is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bob is currently ranked #15,189 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bob include Bobby . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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