Hobbes

Q: How popular is the name Hobbes?

Hobbes is ranked #32703 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ h-AHB-eez ]

Boy Name #32,703 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hobbes is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-AHB-eez.

Parents who love the name Hobbes often also consider Ralf, Craigory, Vere .

Popularity Over Time

#32,703

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,703
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Hob Hoy Hobie Hobbie

Middle Name Ideas

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Ovis Boy Latin Vere Boy Latin / Old French Craigory Boy Scottish Gaelic Lytle Boy Scottish English Ferry Boy Germanic/Dutch Ralf Boy Old Norse Rádúlfr Dove Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hobbes

Is Hobbes a boy or girl name?

Hobbes is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Hobbes?

Hobbes is pronounced h-AHB-eez.

How popular is the name Hobbes?

Hobbes is currently ranked #32703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hobbes?

Common nicknames for Hobbes include Hob, Hoy, Hobie, and Hobbie.

Is Hobbes a common or rare name?

Hobbes is an uncommon name, ranked #32703 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hobbes

Hobbes is a boy name .

Hobbes is currently ranked #32,703 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hobbes include Hob, Hoy, Hobie, and Hobbie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.