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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɹɑb/; British English /ˈɹɒb/; Dutch /ˈrɔp/Dutch language family

Rob

Short form of Robert.

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Rob is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɑb/; British English /ˈɹɒb/; Dutch /ˈrɔp/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɹɑb/; British English /ˈɹɒb/; Dutch /ˈrɔp/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Short form of Robert.

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Usage: english, dutch

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