Rob

Short for Robert

Rob is a common English given name, typically short for Robert.

It functions as both a standalone name and a casual form used among friends and family.

Rob called to say he'd be late.

I've known Rob since college. (Lowercase rob is the verb meaning to steal from.)

theft

steal

Take without permission

stick-up · heist · snatch · swipe · rip-off · fleece · swindle · defraud · pickpocket · embezzle

plunder

loot

Stolen valuables

raid · maraud · reave · despoil · spoils · booty · swag · treasure · piracy · buccaneer

name

Robert

Classic male name

  • BobCommon male nickname
  • BobbyDiminutive of Robert
  • RobbieDiminutive of Robert

Robby · Robin · Robyn · Roberto · Rupert · Bert · Bertie · Dobbin · Robson · Robinson

Categories
Opposites
theft/giving

Robgive

To transfer possession

donate · bestow · gift · return · restore

name formality

RobRobert

Classic male name

Roberto · Robbie · Bobby · Bob

criminal action/legal protection

Robprotect

Keep from harm

guard · secure · defend · safeguard · reimburse

Phrases
Family

robs, robbed, robbing, robber, robbers, robbery, robberies, robe, robes

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G