Name Profile
Bob
"Not available in SSA source data." — Unknown origin
BoyUnknown1 syllable
About Bob
Bob appears in U.S. Social Security baby-name records from 1880 through 2020. It does not appear in the 2024 top 1,000 list for boys, but it remains part of the official historical record. Across available SSA years, the name appears 93,280 times.
Quick Facts
GenderBoy
OriginUnknown
PronunciationBob
Syllables1
Nicknames for Bob
Bob is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.
Popularity in the U.S.
Bob is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys.. Parents often choose Bob for its clear pronunciation and classic style.
Bob had — births in .
Middle Name Ideas
- Bob James
- Bob Alexander
- Bob Reid
More Names Like Bob
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bob mean?
Bob means "Not available in SSA source data." and is commonly associated with Unknown roots.
Is Bob a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Yes. Bob is not in the U.S. SSA top 1,000 for 2024 boys..
How is Bob pronounced?
A common pronunciation is Bob.