Bob
Meaning: To live or precious — a name of depth
Origin: Scandinavian/Chinese
Gender: Boy
Rank in Sweden: #405
Total births: 329
History: Bob reflects Sweden's legacy of innovation, from Alfred Nobel's transformative discoveries to modern tech startups in Kista. The name is associated with intellectual curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. Sweden's Nobel tradition celebrates those who push boundaries for humanity. Bob carries that same aspiration.
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Every number here comes directly from Sweden’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2022) | #260 |
| Babies named Bob in 2022 | 35 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 329 |
| Peak year | 2022 (35 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #260 |
| Years in records | 2004–2022 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 55 spots |
Frequently asked about Bob
What does the name Bob mean?
Bob means “To live or precious — a name of depth” from Scandinavian/Chinese roots.
What is the origin of the name Bob?
Bob has Scandinavian/Chinese origin. The traditional meaning is “To live or precious — a name of depth”.
How popular is Bob in Sweden?
Bob ranked #260 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 35 babies that year.
When was Bob most popular?
Bob peaked in 2022 with 35 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Bob a boy or girl name?
Bob is predominantly a boys' name in Sweden — over 90% of Bobs in registered births are male.
Is the name Bob rising or falling in popularity?
Bob has risen 55 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #315 in 2017 to #260 in 2022.
How long has Bob been recorded in Sweden?
Bob appears in birth records in Sweden across 19 years — from 2004 through 2022.