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Wobbe

Quick answerWobbe is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Wob or Wobbel, derived from the Old Germanic root "wob" meaning "weaver," reflecting an occupational origin.

Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,363
TrendVintage
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageDutch/Low German
CultureNorthern European
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 22
Global rank#1,363

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Wobbe

Wobbe is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Wob or Wobbel, derived from the Old Germanic root "wob" meaning "weaver," reflecting an occupational origin.

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Etymology

Wobbe is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Wob or Wobbel, derived from the Old Germanic root "wob" meaning "weaver," reflecting an occupational origin. The name is primarily used in Dutch and Low German-speaking regions, particularly in the Netherlands and northern Germany, with historical usage dating back to medieval times.

Wobbe currently ranks #1,363 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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