Robert Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Robert Name at a Glance

Name	Robert
Meaning	Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Robert Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Robert means “Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Robert Name Origin

Our database records Robert under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Robert a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Robert is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Robert

When considering Robert for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.