Robb is a masculine given name and a short form (

hypocorism A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek: (), from (), 'to call by pet names', sometimes also ''hypocoristic'') or pet name is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as ''Izzy'' for I ...

) of Robert(o) or Robin/Robyn. It is more normally spelt Rob. The name may also refer to:

People

Robb Akey Robb Alan Akey (born July 24, 1966) is an American football coach, currently the defensive coordinator at Central Michigan University. He was the head coach at the University of Idaho from 2007 to 2012. Early years Born and raised in Colorado ...

(born 1966), American college football head coach and National Football League coach *

Robb Butler Robb-Davon Butler (born September 14, 1981) is a former American football defensive back who played one season with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He was a three-year letterman in both football and track at Perr ...

(born 1981), American former National Football League player * Robert

Robb Cullen Mark Cullen and Robb Cullen are brothers and American film and television writers and producers, who usually work together. The brothers have created multiple primetime TV series – ''Hitz'' for UPN, ''Lucky'' for FX, ''Gary The Rat'' for Spi ...

(born 1965), American film and television writer, actor and producer *

Robb Forman Dew Robb Forman Dew (October 26, 1946 – May 22, 2020) was an American writer known for fiction that dealt sensitively with the emotions of daily life and the ties that bind people together as families. She described writing as "a strange absorption a ...

(born 1946), female American author * Robert

Robb Flynn Robert Conrad Flynn (born Lawrence Matthew Cardine; July 19, 1967) is an American musician who is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for heavy metal band Machine Head. Flynn formed the band along with Adam Duce, Logan Mader and Tony Cos ...

(born Lawrence Matthew Cardine in 1967), American lead vocalist and guitarist for the heavy metal band Machine Head *

Robb Gravett Robb Gravett (born 10 May 1956 (sometimes noted as 2 May 1956) is a British retired racing driver and team owner from London. He started his motorsport career on two wheels, racing Moto Cross at the age of 12. By 15, he was already British cha ...

(born 1956), British retired racing driver and team owner *

Robb Hawkins Robb Hawkins (born 10 October 1957) is a former Australian rules footballer, playing with Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and South Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League. Hawkins ...

(born 1957), former Australian rules footballer *

Robb Holland Robb Holland (born November 18, 1967 in Denver, Colorado) is an American racecar driver who has competed in several international racing series. Most notably the British Touring Car Championship where in 2014, Holland became the first American dr ...

(born 1967), American race car driver *

Robb Johnson Robb Jenner Johnson (born 25 December 1955) is a British musician and songwriter who has been called "one of the last genuinely political songwriters". He is known for his mix of political satire and wit. He has his own record label, Irregular ...

(born 1955), British musician and songwriter * Robb Kahl (born 1972), American lawyer and politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly * Robb Kendrick (born 1963), American photographer *

Robb Nen Robb Allen Nen (born November 28, 1969) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. He spent most of his career as a closer. He is the son of former major league first baseman Dick Nen. He currently works in the Giants' front ...

(born 1969), American former National League Baseball player *

Robb Paller Robert Paller (born May 21, 1993) is an American-Israeli professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. On the international level, he represents the Israel national baseball team. He played college baseball for the Columbia Lions baseba ...

(born 1993), American-Israeli baseball player * Robb Reiner, Canadian drummer, member of

Anvil (band) Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band from Toronto, Ontario, formed in 1978. The band currently consists of founding members Steve "Lips" Kudlow (vocals, guitar), Robb Reiner (drums), and Chris Robertson (bass). As of 2022, the band has releas ...

* Robert

Robb Royer Robert Wilson Royer (born December 6, 1942, in Los Angeles) is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the soft rock band Bread from 1968 to 1971. While he was with the band, they had a #5 UK/#1 US hit single wit ...

(born 1942), American bassist, guitarist, keyboardist and songwriter with the band Bread from 1968 to 1971 *

Robb Sapp Robb Sapp (born June 1, 1978) (sometimes known as Rob Sapp, or Robbie Sapp) is an American actor and singer who has appeared in musicals, both on Broadway and Off-Broadway as well as in regional theatre. Early life Sapp grew up in Solon, Ohio. S ...

(born 1978), American stage actor and singer * Robb Smith (born 1975), American football coach and former player * Robert

Robb Stauber Robert Thomas Stauber (born November 25, 1967) is an American ice hockey coach and former player. He was the head coach of the United States women's national ice hockey team. He played the goaltender position at the University of Minnesota and pro ...

(born 1967), American former National Hockey League goaltender *

Robb Thomas Robb Douglas Thomas (born March 29, 1966) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) who played from 1989 to 1998. High school career Thomas graduated from Corvallis High School in Corvallis, Oregon in ...

(born 1966), American former National Football League player * Robert

Robb Thompson Robert D. Thompson (born April 1953) is the founder and president of Family Harvest International, a worldwide network of Christian congregations. He is the founder of Family Harvest Church in Tinley Park, Illinois, a racially diverse church w ...

(born 1953), American founder and president of Family Harvest International, a worldwide network of Christian congregations, and founder of the Family Harvest Church *

Robb Walsh Robb Walsh is an American food writer, cookbook author, and restaurant owner who divides his time between Galway Bay, Ireland, and Galveston, Texas. He is a former commentator on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition, Sunday; former restaurant c ...

, American food writer, cookbook author and restaurant owner *

Robb Wells Robb is a surname of Scottish people, Scottish origin, formed from a diminution (reduction) of the name Robert. Robert was a popular name, especially after its use by three Scots Kings in the fourteenth century. Rob is first recorded as a surname ...

(born 1971), Canadian actor and screenwriter *

Robb White (American football) Robb Steven White (born May 26, 1965) is a former American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). He played for the New York Giants and Ta ...

(born 1965), American former National Football League player *

Robb White Robb White III (June 20, 1909 – November 24, 1990) was an American writer of screenplays, television scripts, and adventure novels. Most of the latter had a maritime setting, often the Pacific Navy during World War II. White was best ...

(1909–1990), American writer of screenplays, television scripts and adventure novels *

Robb Wilton Robert Wilton Smith (28 August 1881 – 1 May 1957), better known as Robb Wilton, was an English comedian and actor. He was best known for his filmed monologues during the 1930s and 1940s, in which he played incompetent authority figures. His tr ...

(1881–1957), English comedian and comic actor born Robert Wilton Smith

Fictional characters

Robb Stark Robert Stark is a fictional character in the '' A Song of Ice and Fire'' series of epic fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation '' Game of Thrones'', where he is portrayed by Scottish actor Richard Mad ...

, in the ''A Song of Ice and Fire'' fantasy novel series by George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation, ''Game of Thrones''

People

Fictional characters

See also