Robert
A boys’ name of Germanic origin, meaning bright fame; renowned warrior.
How Robert has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #63 |
| 2016 | #62 |
| 2017 | #65 |
| 2018 | #71 |
| 2019 | #76 |
| 2020 | #80 |
| 2021 | #79 |
| 2022 | #84 |
| 2023 | #89 |
| 2024 | #90 |
| 2025 | #92 |
Robert by the numbers
In 2025, 310 babies in England and Wales were named Robert. In the US, 5,507 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its American peak was 91,642 babies in 1947, so it is a 1940s name that has since fallen a long way.
At its height, in 1930, about 1 in 18 American boys born that year was called Robert.
Names that come from Robert
Forms of Robert in other languages, names built from it, and names that mean a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
- Bobbybright fame; from Robert544 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robinbright fame; a form of Robert485 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robbiebright fame; a diminutive of Robert69 in England and Wales (2025)
- Bobbiebright fame; a form of Robert77 in England and Wales (2025)
- Bobbibright fame; a diminutive of Robert57 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robertabright fame; feminine form of Robert28 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robinsonson of Robin; son of Robert43 in the US (2017)
- Robbybright fame; a form of Robert17 in the US (2017)
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Robert. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Robertobright fame; italian and spanish form of Robert771 in the US (2017)
- Robertsbright fame; a form of Robert4 in England and Wales (2025)
- Rupertbright fame670 in England and Wales (2025)
- Rogerfamous spear; from Hrodegar415 in the US (2017)
- Romeropilgrim to Rome; from Latin Romaeus8 in England and Wales (2025)
- Robelbright fame; form of robert29 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean praise
Like Robert, each of these has praise in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Sebastianvenerable, revered10,149 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Muhammadpraiseworthy, worthy of praise5,957 in England and Wales (2025)
- Austingreat; venerable; a form of augustus5,161 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
- Elliottbright fame; a form of Elijah2,996 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Robert, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
- Rydermounted warrior, cavalry soldier3,324 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Robert
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