Bob Mallard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bob Mallard — English
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bob Mallard 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 Mallard: Andrew Mallard (1962–2019), wrongfully convicted of murder in Perth, Western Australia Chante Jawan Mallard (born 1976), African American woman from Texas who was convicted of the murder of Gregory Glenn Biggs and sentenced to 50 years imprisonment Ernest-François Mallard (1833–1894), French mineralogist Felix Mallard (born 1998), Australian actor Henri Mallard (1884–1967), Australian photographer of the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge John Mallard (1927–2021), Professor of Medical Physics at the University of Aberdeen John Mallard (cricketer) (1860–1935), New Zealand cricketer and insur. 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: Mallard

French

Andrew Mallard (1962–2019), wrongfully convicted of murder in Perth, Western Australia Chante Jawan Mallard (born 1976), African American woman from Texas who was convicted of the murder of Gregory Glenn Biggs and sentenced to 50 years imprisonment Ernest-François Mallard (1833–1894), French mineralogist Felix Mallard (born 1998), Australian actor Henri Mallard (1884–1967), Australian photographer of the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge John Mallard (1927–2021), Professor of Medical Physics at the University of Aberdeen John Mallard (cricketer) (1860–1935), New Zealand cricketer and insur.

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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 Mallard

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 Mallard:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Mallard?
The surname Mallard originates from French. Andrew Mallard (1962–2019), wrongfully convicted of murder in Perth, Western Australia Chante Jawan Mallard (born 1976), African American woman from Texas who was convicted of the murder of Gregory Glenn Biggs and sentenced to 50 years imprisonment Ernest-François Mallard (1833–1894), French mineralogist Felix Mallard (born 1998), Australian actor Henri Mallard (1884–1967), Australian photographer of the construction of Sydney Harbour Bridge John Mallard (1927–2021), Professor of Medical Physics at the University of Aberdeen John Mallard (cricketer) (1860–1935), New Zealand cricketer and insur.
What are the origins of the name Bob Mallard?
The name Bob Mallard combines two different traditions: the first name Bob has English roots, while the surname Mallard originates from French.
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