US Popularity Rank: 14685

Origin: American

Meaning: Bright or shining intellect

If baby is both brains and beauty, look no further than Hobie, a boy’s name of American origin. Borrowed from the Old German name Hubert, Hobie means “bright or shining intellect” and might just make a maven out of your little one. If you happen to keep up with the Marvel comics, you might know Hobie Brown as the original Prowler, a fictional superhero that first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man series in 1969. Whether a mastermind or a Marvel hero, make baby shine with short but sweet Hobie.