Bright fame; son of Robert
Hobbes is an English surname-turned-given-name derived from 'Hobb', a medieval diminutive of Robert. It ultimately traces back to the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame'. While historically rare as a first name, it is most famously associated with the philosopher Thomas Hobbes and the beloved comic strip character.
Less common today
Hobbes isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,052 in 2015.
Influential 17th-century English philosopher
A philosophical stuffed tiger who comes to life · Calvin and Hobbes
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
