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Robert: Meaning & Origin

Robert is a boy name of Germanic origin meaning “Bright fame; Germanic origin meaning "renowned" and "illustrious"”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 17% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

ROB-ert

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

83/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 17% of popular names.

Nicknames

RobBobBobbyRobbie

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

25%
52
2010
39
Current
#32
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Charles

Famous Namesakes

  • Robert De Niro (actor)
  • Robert F. Kennedy (politician)

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Robert