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Robert

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Pronounced ROB-urt /ˈrɒb.ərt/High

Meaning: From the Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame' (hrod, 'fame,' + beraht, 'bright'). One of the great classic boys' names — borne by kings and by Robert the Bruce. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name; recorded here for a girl, which we flag plainly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic Germanic name: Robert means 'bright fame' (said 'ROB-urt'). It is overwhelmingly a BOYS' name — recorded here for a girl, which we flag plainly.
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningFrom the Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame' (hrod, 'fame,' + beraht, 'bright'). One of the great classic boys' names — borne by kings and by Robert the Bruce. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name; recorded here for a girl, which we flag plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#14818 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1929
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192918802023

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

Robert is Germanic, 'bright fame' (hrod, 'fame,' + beraht, 'bright'), long one of the most enduring boys' names in the English-speaking world. Recorded here for a girl, it runs firmly against that history, which we flag plainly (said 'ROB-urt').

As a girl's name it is extremely rare in the U.S., against overwhelming boys' use. Extremely rare for girls, classic, and boy-associated.

Did you know? Robert comes from the Germanic for 'bright fame' — the name of kings and of Robert the Bruce. It is one of the most classic boys' names; here it is recorded for a girl, which we flag plainly (said 'ROB-urt').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Robert — Germanic 'bright fame'; classic boys' name; cross-sex flag

Variations

RobertaRobertinaRobyn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Robert mean?

Robert is Germanic for 'bright fame' — one of the most classic boys' names, borne by kings and by Robert the Bruce. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name; recorded here for a girl, which we flag plainly.

How do you pronounce Robert?

It's said ROB-urt /ˈrɒb.ərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Robert a boy or girl name?

Robert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — one of the great classics; recorded here for a girl, which we flag plainly.

How popular is Robert?

As a girl's name Robert is extremely rare in the U.S.; it is a very common boys' name.

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