Bob Philpott

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bob Philpott — English
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bob Philpott 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 Philpott: A. B. Philpott (1858–1916), American politician A. L. Philpott (1919–1991), American politician A. R. Philpott (died 1978), puppeteer Alan Philpott (1942–2009), English footballer Albert Philpott (1873–1950), Australian cricketer Alfred Philpott (1870–1930), New Zealand milk factory worker, museum curator, entomologist and writer Andrew Philpott (born 1990), Australian field hockey player Dana Philpott, professor of immunology Carl Philpott (born 1975), British olfactologist and rhinologist Dave Philpotts (born 1954), football defender from England Dean Philpott (born 1935), American football . 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: Philpott

English

A. B. Philpott (1858–1916), American politician A. L. Philpott (1919–1991), American politician A. R. Philpott (died 1978), puppeteer Alan Philpott (1942–2009), English footballer Albert Philpott (1873–1950), Australian cricketer Alfred Philpott (1870–1930), New Zealand milk factory worker, museum curator, entomologist and writer Andrew Philpott (born 1990), Australian field hockey player Dana Philpott, professor of immunology Carl Philpott (born 1975), British olfactologist and rhinologist Dave Philpotts (born 1954), football defender from England Dean Philpott (born 1935), American football .

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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 Philpott

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 Philpott:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Philpott?
The surname Philpott originates from English. A. B. Philpott (1858–1916), American politician A. L. Philpott (1919–1991), American politician A. R. Philpott (died 1978), puppeteer Alan Philpott (1942–2009), English footballer Albert Philpott (1873–1950), Australian cricketer Alfred Philpott (1870–1930), New Zealand milk factory worker, museum curator, entomologist and writer Andrew Philpott (born 1990), Australian field hockey player Dana Philpott, professor of immunology Carl Philpott (born 1975), British olfactologist and rhinologist Dave Philpotts (born 1954), football defender from England Dean Philpott (born 1935), American football .
How common is the surname Philpott?
The surname Philpott is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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