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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Renowned and bright, from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'bright'
- Origin
- Germanic (via Old French/Anglo-Norman)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RAH-burt
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
RAH-burtIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Robert mean?
Renowned and bright, from Germanic elements meaning ‘fame’ and ‘bright’. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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