As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

From the Saxon cob, a great-headed, full-cheeked fellow. The fish called chubb was so named from its having a large head.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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