Bob
Meaning of Bob
The name Bob is a male name with English origin. It is pronounced as "bahb" (/bɑb/) in English. A variation of the name is Bobby. The name Bob has been given to newborns in Maryland since at least 1926, and it has had varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent decades, its usage has declined, but it still remains a classic and timeless choice for parents looking for a simple and strong name for their baby boy. The name Bob has no specific associations or meanings beyond being a popular given name.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as bahb (/bɑb/)
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Notable People Named Bob
| Bob Dylan is an influential American singer-songwriter known for his iconic songs that became anthems for social and political movements in the 1960s. |
| Bob Marley, also known as Berhane Selassie, was a Jamaican singer and musician who pioneered reggae music and became a global icon for his distinctive style and advocacy for social and spiritual causes. |
| Christopher Delmar Caldwell, also known as Bob the Drag Queen, is an American drag queen, comedian, actor, and reality television personality, best known for winning RuPaul's Drag Race season 8 and co-hosting We're Here on HBO. |
| Bob Newhart - George Robert Newhart is an American comedian and actor known for his deadpan and stammering delivery style, with a successful career in stand-up comedy and television, and multiple awards including three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. |
| Bob Filner - Robert Earl Filner is a former American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 35th mayor of San Diego but resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and later pleaded guilty to state charges. |
| Robert Norman Ross, also known as Bob Ross, was an American painter, art instructor, and television host famous for creating and hosting The Joy of Painting. |
| Bob Iger - Robert Allen Iger is an American media business executive who served as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company and has had a significant impact on the company's growth and success. |
| Bob Saget - Robert Lane Saget was an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, and television host known for his roles in Full House, America's Funniest Home Videos, and How I Met Your Mother. |
| Bob Layton is a renowned American comic book artist, writer, and editor, famous for his contributions to Marvel Comics and for co-founding Valiant Comics. |
| Bob Dornan - Robert Kenneth Dornan is a multi-talented American figure known for his roles as an actor, radio talk show host, combat veteran, and Republican politician from California. |
| Bob Woolmer - Robert Andrew Woolmer was an English cricketer, coach, and commentator who played for the England cricket team and later coached South Africa, Warwickshire, and Pakistan, achieving success with South Africa in the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy. |
| Bob Hoskins - Robert William Hoskins was an English actor and film director known for his intense but sensitive portrayals of "tough guy" characters, with notable roles in The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Mermaids. |
| Robert Frederick Jane was an Australian race car driver, successful entrepreneur, and business tycoon known for his achievements in motorsports and his chain of tyre retailers, Bob Jane T-Marts. |
| Robert Cory Bryar, also known as Bob Bryar, is an American retired musician and sound engineer who gained fame as the drummer of the rock band My Chemical Romance from 2004 to 2010. |
| Robert Joseph Vila is a well-known American home improvement television show host, famous for his work on This Old House, Bob Vila's Home Again, and Bob Vila. |
