Rob

Rob is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Rob at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɹɒb/

About the name Rob

Rob belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rob first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #334 in 1963, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 8,768 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rob in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#334 in 1963
Peak year
1963
Babies named Rob in 2024
6
Total since 1880
8,768

Rob in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1591 in 1996
Babies named Rob in 2016
3
Total since 1996
38

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rob mean?

The meaning of Rob is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rob a boy or girl name?

Rob is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rob?

Rob comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Rob?

Rob first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #334 in 1963, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rob?

Rob is pronounced /ɹɒb/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.