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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.

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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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#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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Robert

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Famous Roberts

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    Robert Frost
    American poet known for The Road Not Taken
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    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

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