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The name Bob peaked for girls at #2047 in 1932. Bob is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Bob is a boy's name of English origin meaning "bright fame".

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Kids love Bob the Builder, but do they want to be Bob the Builder? Bob and Bobby have been out of style since the 1960s, but as vintage nickname-names -- Fred, Archie -- come back into vogue, Bob may tag along.  Charlie Sheen used it for one of his twin sons.

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The name Bob is currently ranked #939 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #75 in 1934. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in BOB. Bob is occasionally used for girls in 1970.

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