Bob
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #15,189
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Playground Safety Score
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Baby Name Comparison — 2026
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"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"
Origin: Hebrew
James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #15189 for Bob.
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James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Bob at #15189 in the United States.
James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).
Bob is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.