Boy Name
Robert
"Bright fame. Signifies one who is renowned and shines with renown."
Ranked #90 for boys
About the Name Robert
Meaning
Bright fame. Signifies one who is renowned and shines with renown.
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
RBoy Rank
#90
Robert is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Bright fame. Signifies one who is renowned and shines with renown." and Currently ranked #90 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#832591 1950
#653450 1960
#399877 1970
#323878 1980
#205991 1990
#106822 2000
#62695 2010
#20529 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Robert
- RD Robert Downey Jr. (actor)
- RF Robert F. Kennedy (politician)