Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Robb — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Rob|Robbi
ScottishBoy→ Stable

Robb

RAHB · 1 syllables

Share Robb:
Compare with another name
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13646 in 2020

Peak: #13646 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13646 in 2020

Peak: #13646 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20002020

Rank #13646 · Falling since 2000

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Robb scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScottishClassicStrong1-syllableBoyShort-formGermanic RootTimelessTraditional
Character
luminous reputation
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Robbs

curiousresourcefulresilientfriendlycreative
STRONG
High confidence

Robb is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Robb at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Robert, from Old English meaning 'bright fame.' Also used as a standalone name with Scottish heritage.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#13646 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Robb Stark
Game of Thrones character
Robb Elementary
TV series character
Similar Sound
RobRoan◈Rowan◈Rhett◈Ross◈
Similar Style
CallumLiamGavin◈Finn◈Jude◈
Works well with
IslaSiennaArchie◈Everett◈Piper◈Blaire◈
You Might Also Like
Callum
Celtic · #159
↑ Rising
Liam
Irish · #1
→ Stable
Gavin◈
Celtic · #255
→ Stable
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Jude◈
Hebrew · #156
→ Stable
Logan
Scottish · #46
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Robb · Overview
Summary

Robb is a Scottish boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Robb carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
robb.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →