Roberto

Boy's name

Roberto is a Spanish and Italian form of Robert, which is derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame."

Meaning Bright fame
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 538 Falling
Peak year 1991

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Roberto Clemente - Baseball player, humanitarian
  • Roberto Baggio - Soccer player, FIFA World Cup star
  • Roberto Carlos - Soccer player, free-kick specialist
  • Roberto Benigni - Actor, director, Life is Beautiful
  • Roberto Cavalli - Fashion designer, animal prints
  • Roberto Duran - Boxer, "Hands of Stone"
  • Roberto Firmino - Soccer player, Liverpool FC forward
  • Roberto Luongo - Ice hockey goalie, NHL All-Star
  • Roberto Alagna - Opera singer, tenor
  • Roberto Rossellini - Film director, neorealism pioneer

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