Robert

Meaning of Robert

Robert means "bright fame." It comes from Germanic roots that combine words for "fame" and "bright."

Robert has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Robert

Robert has held fairly steady, sitting around #92 in 2025 after peaking at #29 in 2000.

Notable people named Robert

• Robert De Niro
  Legendary American actor
• Robert Downey Jr.
  Actor, Iron Man
• Robert Redford
  Actor and director
• Robert F. Kennedy
  Politician, Attorney General
• Robert Pattinson
  Actor, Twilight star

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Questions about the name Robert

What does the name Robert mean?

Robert means robert means "bright fame." it comes from germanic roots that combine words for "fame" and "bright.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Robert a boy's or a girl's name?

Robert is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Robert?

In 2025, Robert ranked #92 for boys, down from #90 the year before.

When was Robert most popular?

Robert peaked at #29 in 2000.