Bright fame
A short form of Robert, which is derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert. It combines the elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'beraht' meaning bright. While once a ubiquitous nickname, it is now rarely given as a standalone legal name.
Less common today
Bob isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,397 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning singer-songwriter
Iconic reggae singer and songwriter
Legendary comedian and actor
Painter and host of The Joy of Painting
Longtime host of The Price Is Right
Acclaimed stand-up comedian and actor
Main character of the children's animated series · Bob the Builder
The father and main protagonist of the animated sitcom · Bob's Burgers
The clerk of Ebenezer Scrooge · A Christmas Carol
Investigative journalist and author
