US Popularity:10969
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):American, British, Dutch
Meaning:Bright or shining intellect
Baby is certainly the newest bright spark in your life, so why not consider the name Hobart? This masculine moniker has a wealth of origins, including German, English, Dutch, and American, and is a variant of the classic name Hubert. It means “bright or shining intellect,” and is an apt choice for your beaming bundle of joy. Famous namesakes include baseball player Hobart “Hobie” Landrith, herpetologist Hobart Muir Smith, and actor Hobart Van Zandt Bosworth.

Famous People Named Hobart

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  • Hobart "Hobie" Alter
    Inventor

Hobart Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2013
#24366
in 2013
- 5025
from 1997
In comparison to the previous year's data
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