Robert

Boy's name

Robert is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "beraht" meaning "bright."

Meaning Bright fame
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 3,785 Falling
Peak year 1947

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Notable Namesakes

  • Robert De Niro - Actor known for "Taxi Driver" and "The Godfather."
  • Robert Downey Jr. - Actor famous for Marvel's Iron Man.
  • Robert Frost - Poet known for "The Road Not Taken."
  • Robert Redford - Actor and director of "The Sting."
  • Robert Pattinson - Actor known for "Twilight" series.
  • Robert Plant - Led Zeppelin's lead singer.
  • Robert Kennedy - Politician and brother of JFK.
  • Robert Johnson - Blues musician and guitarist.
  • Robert Louis Stevenson - Author of "Treasure Island."
  • Robert Oppenheimer - Physicist and father of the atomic bomb.

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