Bob Parisi

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bob Parisi — English
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bob Parisi 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 Parisi: Ascanio Parisi (died 1614), Roman Catholic Bishop of Marsico Nuovo and Titular Bishop of Hebron (1599–1600) Alessandro Parisi (politician) (1882–1938), Italian soldier, politician, industrialist Alessandro Parisi (footballer, born 1977) (born 1977), Italian footballer Alessandro Parisi (footballer, born 1988) (born 1988), Italian footballer Alice Parisi (born 1990), Italian footballer Angelo Parisi (born 1953), French judoka and olympic champion Arturo Parisi (born 1940), Italian politician Bruno Parisi (1884–1957), Italian zoologist and museum director Cliff Parisi (born 1960), British actor . 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: Parisi

French

Ascanio Parisi (died 1614), Roman Catholic Bishop of Marsico Nuovo and Titular Bishop of Hebron (1599–1600) Alessandro Parisi (politician) (1882–1938), Italian soldier, politician, industrialist Alessandro Parisi (footballer, born 1977) (born 1977), Italian footballer Alessandro Parisi (footballer, born 1988) (born 1988), Italian footballer Alice Parisi (born 1990), Italian footballer Angelo Parisi (born 1953), French judoka and olympic champion Arturo Parisi (born 1940), Italian politician Bruno Parisi (1884–1957), Italian zoologist and museum director Cliff Parisi (born 1960), British actor .

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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 Parisi

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 Parisi:

1
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Personality Number

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

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 Parisi?
The surname Parisi originates from French. Ascanio Parisi (died 1614), Roman Catholic Bishop of Marsico Nuovo and Titular Bishop of Hebron (1599–1600) Alessandro Parisi (politician) (1882–1938), Italian soldier, politician, industrialist Alessandro Parisi (footballer, born 1977) (born 1977), Italian footballer Alessandro Parisi (footballer, born 1988) (born 1988), Italian footballer Alice Parisi (born 1990), Italian footballer Angelo Parisi (born 1953), French judoka and olympic champion Arturo Parisi (born 1940), Italian politician Bruno Parisi (1884–1957), Italian zoologist and museum director Cliff Parisi (born 1960), British actor .
What are the origins of the name Bob Parisi?
The name Bob Parisi combines two different traditions: the first name Bob has English roots, while the surname Parisi originates from French.
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