Rob - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Rob \rob\. Short form of Robert. Bob is more common as a nickname for Robert, but Rob is used more often as an independent name. Actor Rob Lowe.

Rob has 3 variant forms: Robb, Robbie and Robby.

Baby names that sound like Rob are Robi and Rab.

Rob is a popular male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Rob. Compare Rob with related baby names.