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Webb
Webb Pronunciation
Webb is pronounced WEB /ΛwΙb/High
Meaning: From the English surname Webb β from Old English webba, 'a weaver'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Webb comes from the English occupational surname Webb β from Old English webba, 'a weaver' (one who wove cloth; the root of 'web'). A crisp, bold, modern one-syllable surname-name (the NASA administrator James Webb, namesake of the space telescope; said 'WEB').
It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-weaver at the root, and bold.
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How do you pronounce Webb?
Webb is pronounced WEB (/ΛwΙb/). Press play above to hear Webb said aloud.
How do you say Webb?
Webb is said WEB (/ΛwΙb/). Press play above to hear Webb said aloud.
What does the name Webb mean?
Webb is an English surname, 'a weaver'.
Is Webb a boy or girl name?
Webb is a boy's name.
How popular is Webb?
Webb is a very rare name in the U.S.