Name meaning & stats
Rob
Rob means “shining glory” (Germanic origin). 8,358 US babies since 1940, peak 1963. Notable Robs are 2.2× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
“shining glory”
GermanicPet form of Robert
In US birth records
Peak year: 1963
8,358 US babies were named Rob between 1940 and 2025.
Where Robs end up
Not enough notable Robs yet, so this uses the spelling family: Rob, Robb.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | High · 96 people |
| Ice hockey player | 2.2× | High · 69 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.0× | High · 65 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 61 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, the Rob family show up 2.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Rob has a surprise career: 2.2×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 73% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1963)