Bob Marley Name Origin
/Bob Marley/-
Jamaican (African descent) 60%
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American (Mixed) 30%
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British (Mixed) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Bob
- Last Name: Marley
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Bob Marley' is most famously associated with the Jamaican singer and musician Bob Marley, whose real name was Robert Nesta Marley. The name 'Bob' is a common diminutive of 'Robert,' of English origin, while 'Marley' is an English surname. The name gained international recognition through his influence and music.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Bob each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).