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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

Hobbes

OriginEnglish variation of Robert
Meaning"bright fame"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#16993

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The name Hobbes peaked for boys at #6824 in 2015.

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Famous Hobbess

  • Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury

    English political philosopher

Hobbes in pop culture

  • "Calvin & Hobbes

    " comic strip featuring Hobbes, a stuffed tiger

  • Hobbes

    a character in the Fables comic book series

  • Miranda Hobbes

    a lead character on "Sex and the City"

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