Rupert

Boy's name

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

U.S. births in 2023 29 Rising
Peak year 1920

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Rupert Grint - Actor, known for playing Ron Weasley in Harry Potter.
  • Rupert Murdoch - Media mogul, founder of News Corporation.
  • Rupert Everett - Actor, known for roles in My Best Friend's Wedding.
  • Rupert Sanders - Film director, known for Snow White and the Huntsman.
  • Rupert Graves - Actor, known for roles in Sherlock series.
  • Rupert Penry-Jones - Actor, known for Spooks and Silk.
  • Rupert Friend - Actor, known for Homeland and Pride & Prejudice.
  • Rupert Sheldrake - Biologist, known for morphic resonance theory.
  • Rupert Wyatt - Film director, known for Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
  • Rupert Neve - Audio engineer, known for Neve recording equipment.

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