Hob Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hob Name at a Glance

Name	Hob
Meaning	A diminutive of Robert or Robin. The word hobgoblin is derived from this name.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hob Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hob means “A diminutive of Robert or Robin. The word hobgoblin is derived from this name”. 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.

Hob Name Origin

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

Is Hob a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hob

When considering Hob 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.