Roberto

Meaning of Roberto

Means "bright fame", or "famous and shining". It comes from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning fame and "beraht" meaning bright.

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

Popularity of Roberto

Roberto has cooled off, slipping to #570 in 2025, down from a peak of #187 in 2000.

Notable people named Roberto

• Roberto Clemente
  Baseball Hall of Famer
• Roberto Benigni
  Italian actor and director
• Roberto Durán
  Panamanian boxing champion
• Roberto Cavalli
  Italian fashion designer
• Roberto Alagna
  French operatic tenor

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Questions about the name Roberto

What does the name Roberto mean?

Roberto means means "bright fame", or "famous and shining". it comes from the germanic elements "hrod" meaning fame and "beraht" meaning bright, and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Roberto?

In 2025, Roberto ranked #570 for boys, down from #551 the year before.

When was Roberto most popular?

Roberto peaked at #187 in 2000.