The baby name Hobbes is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hɒbz/ (UK) or /hɑbz/ (US) — "HOBZ".
Hobbes is English in Origin.
The baby name Hobbes is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /hɒbz/ (UK) or /hɑbz/ (US) — "HOBZ".
Hobbes is English in Origin.
Hobbes is an English surname turned given name, formed from Hob, the Middle English pet form of Robert, plus the genitival -s, yielding "son of Hob." Through Robert, it ultimately traces to the Germanic elements hrod (fame) and berht (bright), so the name carries the sense of "bright fame." In English folklore, a "hob" also meant a helpful household sprite, adding a rustic, companionable tone to the name.
Recorded across medieval England, Hobbes became widely recognized via the 17th-century philosopher Thomas Hobbes. As a first name it remains rare but contemporary, buoyed by the enduring cultural profile of the comic-strip tiger in Calvin and Hobbes. Spelling variants include Hobbs, Hobb, and the related patronymics Hobson and Hopkins; short forms Hob and Hoby occur. Kindred names from the Robert family include Robin, Rupert, Roberto, and Roberta.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
Hobbes is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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