Boy

Robert

RAH-burt

Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“From Germanic 'Hrodebert' combining 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright). One of the most historically common names, symbolizing bright fame and lasting legacy.”

Popularity Over Time

Robert US popularity rank over timeRank 90 in 2024 to rank 1 in 1924. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#1#46#901900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #90 in the United States.

Origin

GermanicOld English

Syllables

2

Nicknames

BobRobBertBobby

Style

ClassicStrongTimelessGrand

Famous Bearers

  • Robert Downey Jr. (actor)
  • Robert Frost (poet)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Old Money Names → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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People Also Ask

From Germanic 'Hrodebert' combining 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright). One of the most historically common names, symbolizing bright fame and lasting legacy.

Robert is currently ranked #90 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Robert include Bob, Rob, Bert, Bobby.

Names that pair beautifully with Robert include Alistair, Thaddeus, Cormac, Edmund, Roscoe.