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Robert

male

Meaning

"Bright Fame"

From Old Germanic elements for fame and brightness, it spread widely after Norman influence in England.

Popularity History of Robert

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#90Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#90

Robert was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Robert Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Robert.

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Famous Roberts

  • R
    Robert Frost
    American poet known for The Road Not Taken
  • R
    Robert De Niro
    American actor and filmmaker
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    Robert the Bruce
    King of Scotland who secured Scottish independence from England

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, French, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters