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Rupert

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROO-pərt /ˈru.pərt/High

Meaning: German form of Robert — 'bright fame' — cavalier princes and Grint-Weasley warmthHigh

In 30 seconds: Robert in a velvet doublet: Rupert — 'bright fame' — charged with cavalier princes and grins through Rupert Grint. Tally-ho with a wand.
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Origin HighGermanic
MeaningGerman form of Robert — 'bright fame' — cavalier princes and Grint-Weasley warmth
U.S. rank (2025)#3831 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,596

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

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

Rupert is the German form of Robert — hrod, 'fame', plus beraht, 'bright'. Salzburg's founding saint, the dashing cavalier prince, and Ron Weasley's actor share it.

It registers thinly stateside, beloved in Britain. Rare, bright-fame at the root, and cavalier.

Did you know? Prince Rupert of the Rhine led Royalist cavalry with a poodle named Boy rumored bulletproof — Rupert Grint just had a wand.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Rupert — etymology

Variations

RobertRuprechtRuperto

Nicknames

Ru

Famous Bearers

  • ★Rupert Grint (1988–present)
    English actor, Harry Potter's Ron Weasley.

If you like Rupert…

Robert— the standard bright-fame form
Reginald— the courtly companion
Hugh— another revived gent's name
Gilbert— another vintage pick
Hubert— shares Rupert's Germanic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rupert mean?

Rupert is the German form of Robert, 'bright fame'.

How do you pronounce Rupert?

It's said ROO-pərt /ˈru.pərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rupert a boy or girl name?

Rupert is a boy's name.

How popular is Rupert?

Rupert is a rare name in the U.S., warmer in Britain.

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