Rob

Rob is a short form of Robert, a name of Old French and Norman origin, itself derived from the Old High German elements hrod, meaning glory, and beraht, meaning bright. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became enormously popular throughout medieval Europe. The legendary English folk hero Robin Hood, whose name shares the same root, helped cement the name's enduring cultural presence. Closely related forms include Robin, Rupert, and Hob.