Bob Gasper

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bob Gasper — English
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bob Gasper is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bob is a masculine given name of English origin. Bob is a male given name or a hypocorism, usually of Robert; and sometimes a diminutive of Bobby. The name most likely originated from Rob. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The name Bob has shrunken in popularity in the past 60 years. In 1960, nearly 3,000 babies in the United States were given the name Bob, compared to fewer than 50 in 2000. The surname Gasper: Gašper Okorn (born 1973), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Potočnik (born 1980), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Vidmar (born 1987), Slovenian basketball player Gašper Katrašnik (born 1995), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Švab (born 1986), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Černe (born 2004), Slovenian footballer Gašper Koritnik (born 2001), Slovenian footballer Anna Gasper (born 1997), German footballer Gašper Kopitar (born 1992), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Krošelj (born 1987), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Berlot (born 1990), Slovenian Nordic combined skier Gašper Markič (born 1986), Sloveni. Bob is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 83K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bob reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bob

English

Bob is a male given name or a hypocorism, usually of Robert; and sometimes a diminutive of Bobby. The name most likely originated from Rob. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The name Bob has shrunken in popularity in the past 60 years. In 1960, nearly 3,000 babies in the United States were given the name Bob, compared to fewer than 50 in 2000.

Surname: Gasper

English

Gašper Okorn (born 1973), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Potočnik (born 1980), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Vidmar (born 1987), Slovenian basketball player Gašper Katrašnik (born 1995), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Švab (born 1986), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Černe (born 2004), Slovenian footballer Gašper Koritnik (born 2001), Slovenian footballer Anna Gasper (born 1997), German footballer Gašper Kopitar (born 1992), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Krošelj (born 1987), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Berlot (born 1990), Slovenian Nordic combined skier Gašper Markič (born 1986), Sloveni.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bob is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bob by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Bob Gasper

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bob Gasper:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bob?
The first name Bob originates from English. Bob is a male given name or a hypocorism, usually of Robert; and sometimes a diminutive of Bobby. The name most likely originated from Rob. Rhyming names were popular in the Middle Ages, so Rick became Hick or Dick, Will became Gill or Bill, and Rob became Hob, Dob, Nob, or Bob. The name Bob has shrunken in popularity in the past 60 years. In 1960, nearly 3,000 babies in the United States were given the name Bob, compared to fewer than 50 in 2000.
When was Bob most popular?
The name Bob reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gasper?
The surname Gasper originates from English. Gašper Okorn (born 1973), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Potočnik (born 1980), Slovenian basketball coach Gašper Vidmar (born 1987), Slovenian basketball player Gašper Katrašnik (born 1995), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Švab (born 1986), Slovenian cyclist Gašper Černe (born 2004), Slovenian footballer Gašper Koritnik (born 2001), Slovenian footballer Anna Gasper (born 1997), German footballer Gašper Kopitar (born 1992), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Krošelj (born 1987), Slovenian ice hockey player Gašper Berlot (born 1990), Slovenian Nordic combined skier Gašper Markič (born 1986), Sloveni.
How common is the surname Gasper?
The surname Gasper is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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