Hobbes - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Hobbes \ho(b)-bes\ is of Old English origin. Variant of Robert (Old English, Old German) "bright fame". Thomas Hobbes was a 17th-century English philosopher. The popular cartoon stuffed tiger created by Bill Watterson was named after him.

Hobbes has 2 variant forms: Hob and Hobbs.

Hobbes is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Hobbes. Click here to compare Hobbes with related baby names.