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The version of Rob used in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books and HBO's Game of Thrones .
Arabic
"seeker of knowledge"
Talib is a North African name with an admirable meaning, associated with rapper Talib Kweli.
Akkub is a masculine name with ancient biblical origins. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several individuals, including a gatekeeper of the temple mentioned in 1 Chronicles. In Hebrew,…
Jakab is a masculine name of Hungarian origin and is the Hungarian form of Jacob. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב), meaning 'holder of the heel' or 'supplanter,'…
Danish, diminutive of Jacob
Ib, though it sounds insubstantial here, is actually a pretty common name in Denmark.
Yakob is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacob, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This spelling reflects the name's pronunciation…
Yaacob is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, an alternate spelling of Jacob (Ya'akov in Hebrew), meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter." The biblical Jacob was born holding his twin brother…
Weeb is an unusual masculine name with limited historical usage. It may have originated as a nickname or diminutive form of Webb, which itself derives from an English occupational surname referring…
Web is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Webster, which was originally an occupational surname for a weaver. In contemporary contexts, it could…
Jarib is a masculine name with Hebrew origins found in the Bible, meaning 'he will contend' or 'he will defend.' It appears in the Book of Ezra, referring to one of the men who returned from exile.…
English, diminutive of Robert
"bright fame"
A Robert nickname out of use for hundreds of years, but now sounds cooler than Bob or Rob for a modern boy.
Tabb is a concise masculine name with English origins, likely derived from a surname that may have initially been a nickname for a tabor player (a person who played a small drum). Alternatively, it…
Hebrew
"he will struggle"
Unfortunately, everyone will just hear Jared.
Modern invented name
A Hollywood agent created the name Tab Hunter and poof -- the former Arthur Gelien became a fifties teen idol. We don't advise trying this at home.
Egyptian
"God of the earth"
This name, more recognized as a short form of Sebastian, is perfectly usable a cool full name, and, in fact, ranks on the UK popularity list. Seb is getting lot of attention as the nickname name of…
Herb is a masculine name that originated as a shortened form of Herbert, which comes from Germanic elements 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' Primarily used in English-speaking…
Rab is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as a diminutive form of Robert. In Scotland, particularly in rural and Highland areas, Rab has long stood as an affectionate,…
Cob is a short, strong masculine name with deep Anglo-Saxon roots. Originally a nickname derived from Jacob, it can also be a standalone name with multiple meanings across cultures. In English, it…