Robert

Meaning bright fame, shining with glory
Origin German
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Robert
Popularity Popular
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ro-bert

About Robert

Robert stands as one of the most established names in Western naming traditions, yet it refuses to feel antiquated. This classic choice has produced countless notable figures throughout history, lending it an air of proven reliability. The name offers remarkable versatility through its many nickname options, allowing personality expression while maintaining formal dignity. Robert works in every professional setting imaginable, carrying inherent respectability without stuffiness. Its cross-cultural recognition makes it practical for international families. The strong consonants give Robert a solid, dependable quality that many parents find reassuring. While some might consider it traditional, Robert's continued use demonstrates its fundamental appeal—it simply works, providing a strong foundation upon which a child can build his own identity and legacy.

Variations of Name Robert

Roberto
Robin
Rupert
Ruprecht
Bob

Nicknames for Robert

Rob
Bob
Robby
Bobby
Robert

Famous People Named Robert

Robert Downey Jr.American actor
Robert De NiroAmerican actor
Robert PattinsonBritish actor
Robert FrostAmerican poet
Robert RedfordAmerican actor and director
Robert PlantEnglish musician - Led Zeppelin
Robert KennedyAmerican politician
Robert E. LeeAmerican general
Robert BurnsScottish poet
Robert Louis StevensonScottish novelist and poet
Robert OppenheimerAmerican physicist
Robert JohnsonAmerican blues guitarist
Robert MugabeFormer President of Zimbabwe
Robert AltmanAmerican film director
Robert HookeEnglish scientist and architect
Robert WadlowTallest person in recorded history
Robert BallardAmerican oceanographer and explorer
Robert BoyleIrish physicist and chemist
Robert HerjavecCanadian businessman and TV personality
Robert SmithEnglish musician - The Cure

Characters Named Robert

Robert BaratheonA character from "Game of Thrones"
Robert LangdonProtagonist of Dan Brown's novels
Robert CrawleyA character from "Downton Abbey"
Robert FischerA character from the movie "Inception"
Robert McCallProtagonist of "The Equalizer" series
Robert NevilleProtagonist of the novel "I Am Legend"
Robert MuldoonA character from the novel and movie "Jurassic Park"
Robert BaroneA character from the TV show "Everybody Loves Raymond"
Robert GorenA character from the TV show "Law & Order - Criminal Intent"
Robert CallaghanA character from the movie "Big Hero 6"
Robert Parr/Mr. IncredibleA character from the movie "The Incredibles"
Robert the DollHaunted doll in folklore
Robert FreemanA character from the TV show "The Boondocks"
Robert FordA character from the TV show "Humans"
Robert LangA character from the movie "A Walk to Remember"
Robert MulwrayA character from the movie "Chinatown"
Robert AngierA character from the book "The Night Circus"
Robert McCallisterA character from the TV show "Brothers & Sisters"

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Riaan
Raphael
Raul
Rafe
Royce
Ren
Rex
Rome
Reece
Rory