Bob Name Meaning
The name Bob comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Bob below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Bob Name Meaning
English, DutchShort form of ROBERT. It arose later than Dob, Hob and Nob, which were medieval rhyming nicknames of Robert. It was borne by the character Bob Cratchit in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Christmas Carol'...
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