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Robert
Meaning: bright fame · Origin: Germanic · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright'). Robert the Bruce won Scottish independence in the 14th century.
Famous people named Robert
- Robert the Bruce (King of Scots)
- Robert Frost (poet)
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby, Robbie
Variants & related names
Roberto, Rupert, Robin
Robert name art
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FAQ
What does the name Robert mean?
Robert means “bright fame”. It comes from Germanic.
Is Robert a popular name?
Robert is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Robert?
Rob, Bob, Bobby, Robbie.
What are other forms of Robert?
Roberto, Rupert, Robin.
Similar names
Henry · William · Miles · Leonardo · Everett · Myles
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.