Origin and Meaning of Hobbes

Son of Robert or bright fame

Origin: English - Derived from the medieval name 'Hob', a diminutive of Robert, combined with the suffix -es, indicating 'son of'.

• Hobbes is often associated with the philosopher Thomas Hobbes, known for his work in political philosophy, particularly his book 'Leviathan'.
• The name gained popularity in modern culture through the comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes', which features an imaginative boy and his anthropomorphic tiger friend.
• Hobbes is less common as a given name and is more frequently seen as a surname, but it has occasionally been adopted as a first name since the late 20th century.
• The popularity of the name Hobbes peaked in the 1990s, coinciding with the fame of the 'Calvin and Hobbes' comic strip.
• Similar variations include Hob, Hobey, and Hoby; however, Hobbes remains quite unique as a name.