Bright fame
Derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert, it combines the elements 'hrod' meaning fame and 'beraht' meaning bright. It was introduced to England by the Normans and has been a mainstay of English royalty and commoners alike for centuries.
About 3,772 boys were named Robert in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actor
Renowned American poet
U.S. Senator and Attorney General
Marvel Cinematic Universe actor
Lead singer of Led Zeppelin
King of the Seven Kingdoms · A Song of Ice and Fire
Symbology professor and protagonist · The Da Vinci Code
Theoretical physicist known as the father of the atomic bomb
Actor and founder of the Sundance Film Festival
Author of Treasure Island
The same feel as Robert — far less common.
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