Hobart
Hobart is of Germanic origin, originally derived from the Old High German name 'Hugubert', meaning 'bright heart' or 'mind'. It carries a sense of warmth and friendliness, often associated with qualities of loyalty and kindness. The name evokes images of a steadfast individual who values relationships and community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,806 |
| Gender | Male (32% / 68%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1962 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, English |
| Comeback name | No |
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Hobart Huson (American politician, Governor of Arkansas) · Hobart A. G. McKenzie (Canadian politician, Member of Parliament) · Hobart D. Smith (American biologist, known for contributions to entomology) · Hobart R. C. McClure (American actor, prominent in early 20th-century films) · Hobart C. P. W. Lord (Australian cricketer, played in the early 1900s)
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