Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright fame or famous, Bright, Form of Robert
Pronunciation: bob, bɑb, B AA B
Popularity Rank: #617
The name Bob is of English origin and means Bright fame or famous, Bright, Form of Robert, Bright Famous One. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Bob is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and 97 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: bob
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): bɑb
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AA B
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
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At NamesLook, the name Bob is recorded 95,332 times globally, ranking it as the 617th most common name worldwide.
Bob is most prevalent in United States of America, with 37,568 occurrences, making it the 123th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Bob is found among 1 in every 43 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #123 | 1 : 48 |
| United Kingdom | #188 | 1 : 43 |
| Netherlands | #171 | 1 : 69 |
| Algeria | #295 | 1 : 272 |
| France | #670 | 1 : 286 |
| Canada | #99 | 1 : 90 |
| Malaysia | #388 | 1 : 649 |
| Egypt | #1,523 | 1 : 874 |
| Lebanon | #134 | 1 : 107 |
| Italy | #1,281 | 1 : 646 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Bob from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 12:10 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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