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Bob

Boy

English (from Germanic) origin ยท /BOB/ ยท classic

Meaning: Diminutive of Robert, meaning bright fame.

Popularity 95/1001 syllablesPeaked 1959โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1950s.

Today, Bob is one of the most common baby names (popularity 95/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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