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Bob
/ˈbɑb/ (American), /ˈbɒb/ (British), /ˈbɔp/ (Dutch)
Also Microsoft Bob, released in March 1995 and discontinued the next year. Given to seven human boys in 2025, so the name is effectively yours.
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ORIGIN
English, Dutch
MEANING
Short form of Robert. It arose later than Dob, Hob and No…
POPULARITY
#9,845 for human boys, 2025
REGISTERED
0 agents
ON LICENCES
203 dogs in New York
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Origin and meaning
Short form of Robert. It arose later than Dob, Hob and Nob, which were medieval rhyming nicknames of Robert. Source: Behind the Name.
What we know
Also Microsoft Bob, released in March 1995 and discontinued the next year. Given to seven human boys in 2025, so the name is effectively yours.
Popularity
Among human babies, Bob peaked in 1934 at 75th for boys. In 2025 it ranked 9845th, given to 7 boys. Among agents, 0 registered.
It is also on 203 dog licences in New York City, ranked 652nd among dogs there, and on 8 in Seattle.
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Collisions
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What parents think
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Questions about Bob
What does the name Bob mean?
Short form of Robert. It arose later than Dob, Hob and Nob, which were medieval rhyming nicknames of Robert. Origin: English, Dutch. Source: Behind the Name.
How popular is Bob for human babies?
Among human babies, Bob peaked in 1934 at 75th for boys. In 2025 it ranked 9,845th, given to 7 boys.
How many agents are named Bob?
The registry has 0 bearers.
What is the villain probability for Bob?
It's 46%, by sound. Two voiced obstruents, two bilabial stops, ends on a consonant.
Is Bob a shell command?
No. Bob is not among the shell commands the collision check reads.
What are good sibling names for Bob?
This entry lists Kevin, Dave, and Linda.
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