Dob Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dob Name at a Glance

Name	Dob
Meaning	Brilliant.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dob Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dob means “Brilliant”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dob Name Origin

Our database records Dob under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dob a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dob is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dob

When considering Dob for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.