Hobson
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hobson
The given name 'Hobson' means "son of Hob," where "Hob" is a medieval diminutive of "Robert" (from Old Germanic *Hrodebert*, meaning "bright fame").
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Etymology
The given name 'Hobson' means "son of Hob," where "Hob" is a medieval diminutive of "Robert" (from Old Germanic *Hrodebert*, meaning "bright fame"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname-turned-given name in England, with historical context including the phrase "Hobson's choice" (meaning no real choice) originating from 16th-century Cambridge carrier Thomas Hobson.
Hobson currently ranks #12,826 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1898.
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