Robert
Robert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɑ.bɚt/ · /ˈɹɒb.ət/
Meaning and origin of Robert
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman Robert, from the Old Frankish cognate of Old High German Hrodperht (normalised form: Ruodberht), from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiberht, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz (literally “shining glory”). Doublet of Rupert.
How popular is Robert?
Since 1880, 20,119 girls and 4,849,730 boys in the U.S. have been named Robert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #314 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #92 for boys, with 3,777 babies given the name.
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Robert FAQ
What does the name Robert mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Anglo-Norman Robert, from the Old Frankish cognate of Old High German Hrodperht (normalised form: Ruodberht), from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiberht, from Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz (literally “shining glory”). Doublet of Rupert.
What is the origin of the name Robert?
Robert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Robert?
Since 1880, 20,119 girls and 4,849,730 boys in the U.S. have been named Robert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #314 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #1 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #92 for boys, with 3,777 babies given the name.
Is Robert a boy or girl name?
Robert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 20,119 girls and 4,849,730 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.