Bob Whitt

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bob Whitt — English
83K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bob Whitt 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 Whitt: Brandon Whitt (born 1982), American racing driver Cole Whitt (born 1991), American racing driver Don Whitt (1930–2013), American golfer Ernie Whitt (born 1952), American baseball player Jack Whitt (born 1990), American pole vaulter Joe Whitt Jr. (born 1978), American football coach Rusty Whitt (born 1971), American strength and conditioning coach Ward Whitt (born 1942), American professor W. B. Whitt (1867–1926), American businessman and politician All pages with titles containing Whitt 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: Whitt

English

Brandon Whitt (born 1982), American racing driver Cole Whitt (born 1991), American racing driver Don Whitt (1930–2013), American golfer Ernie Whitt (born 1952), American baseball player Jack Whitt (born 1990), American pole vaulter Joe Whitt Jr. (born 1978), American football coach Rusty Whitt (born 1971), American strength and conditioning coach Ward Whitt (born 1942), American professor W. B. Whitt (1867–1926), American businessman and politician All pages with titles containing Whitt

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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 Whitt

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 Whitt:

9
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Whitt?
The surname Whitt originates from English. Brandon Whitt (born 1982), American racing driver Cole Whitt (born 1991), American racing driver Don Whitt (1930–2013), American golfer Ernie Whitt (born 1952), American baseball player Jack Whitt (born 1990), American pole vaulter Joe Whitt Jr. (born 1978), American football coach Rusty Whitt (born 1971), American strength and conditioning coach Ward Whitt (born 1942), American professor W. B. Whitt (1867–1926), American businessman and politician All pages with titles containing Whitt
How common is the surname Whitt?
The surname Whitt is shared by approximately 17K people worldwide.
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