Rupert
Rupert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹupɚt/
Meaning and origin of Rupert
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
A German name, brought to England by Prince Rupert of the Rhine in the seventeenth century. Doublet of Robert. The geometry sense is also a reference to Prince Rupert, who posed the question of whether a cube could be passed through a hole made in another cube of the same size.
How popular is Rupert?
Since 1880, 16 girls and 5,595 boys in the U.S. have been named Rupert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4485 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #413 in 1899. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Rupert FAQ
What does the name Rupert mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages. A German name, brought to England by Prince Rupert of the Rhine in the seventeenth century. Doublet of Robert. The geometry sense is also a reference to Prince Rupert, who posed the question of whether a cube could be passed through a hole made in another cube of the same size.
What is the origin of the name Rupert?
Rupert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Rupert?
Since 1880, 16 girls and 5,595 boys in the U.S. have been named Rupert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4485 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #413 in 1899. In 2025, 29 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rupert a boy or girl name?
Rupert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 16 girls and 5,595 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.