meaning of the name bob
English Meaning: The name Bob is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Bob is: Abbreviation of Robert. American Meaning: The name Bob is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Bob is: Abbreviation of Robert.German Meaning: The name Bob is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Bob is: Famed, bright; shining.An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.erman Meaning: The name Bob is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Bob is: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages.