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Robb.

A surname originating as a patronymic.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

  2. A nickname for Robert

  3. A hamlet in Yellowhead County, Alberta, Canada.

  4. A township in Posey County, Indiana, United States.

  5. The Robb Elementary School, or it’s shooting (informal)

Where this word comes from

From Middle English Robb. From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.