Robert

At a Glance: Name: Robert – Meaning: renowned and bright, from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'bright' – Origin: Germanic (via Old French/Anglo-Norman) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: RAH-burt

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Robert is a Germanic name that came into English through Old French and Anglo-Norman, and it means 'renowned and bright,' built from elements meaning 'fame' and 'bright.' It's pronounced RAH-burt (/ˈrɑːbərt/). SSA records for the name go all the way back to 1880, so it's a boy's name with a long documented history.

Meaning & Origin of Robert

Meaning: Renowned and bright, from germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'bright'.

Origin: Germanic (via Old French/Anglo-Norman).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Robert

Phonetic: RAH-burt   IPA: /ˈrɑːbərt/

Popularity of Robert

Robert was the #1 boy's name in the U.S. in 1924, given to 60,799 babies that year. A century later, in 2024, it ranked #90, given to 3,785 boys.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Robert mean?

Renowned and bright, from germanic elements meaning ‘fame’ and ‘bright’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Robert)

How do you pronounce Robert?

Robert is pronounced RAH-burt (IPA: /ˈrɑːbərt/).

Is Robert a popular name right now?

Robert peaked at #1 in 1924 and is ranked #90 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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