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Rigoberto

♂ Boy

Pronounced ree-goh-BEHR-toh /ri.ɡo.ˈbeɾ.to/Medium

Meaning: Ruler, kingMedium

In 30 seconds: Rigoberto is a Spanish boy's name meaning 'ruler' or 'king'. It carries a commanding, regal sense.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningRuler, king
U.S. rank (2025)#2034 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births74 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,412

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119242025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

From Spanish usage, Rigoberto carries the meaning ruler or king, a name of authority. Its full, rolling four-syllable form is characteristic of traditional Hispanic naming. It is borne by Colombian road cyclist Rigoberto Uran, twice a runner-up at the Giro d'Italia.

The name has a resonant, old-world ring and is often shortened in everyday speech among Spanish speakers. Its kingly meaning fits its weighty, formal sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Rigoberto is 'ruler, king', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Rigoberto — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Rigoberto Urán (1987–present)
    Colombian professional road racing cyclist, twice runner-up at the Giro d'Italia.

If you like Rigoberto…

Roberto— Shares the -berto ending and the same Spanish, Germanic-rooted name family as Rigoberto.
Alberto— Another Spanish -berto name with a parallel sound and noble feel.
Heriberto— another Spanish name
Rogelio— lands in the same popularity range
Benito— another Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rigoberto mean?

Rigoberto is usually explained as meaning 'ruler, king' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Rigoberto?

It's commonly said ree-goh-BEHR-toh /ri.ɡo.ˈbeɾ.to/.

Is Rigoberto a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Rigoberto is used as a boy name.

How popular is Rigoberto?

In 2024, Rigoberto ranked #2084 in the U.S. for boys, with 72 births recorded.

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