Robert
rah-bert
Popularity
#90
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
4,866,007
Peak Year
#91,891 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Robert is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'berht' meaning 'bright'. Thus, it means 'bright fame'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Robert De Niro
Academy Award-winning American actor
Robert Frost
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet
Robert Downey Jr.
American actor, notably Iron Man
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