Robert Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Robert Name at a Glance

Name	Robert
Meaning	Famed; bright; shining. 14th-century King Robert the Bruce. Robert Burns the poet.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Robert Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Robert means “Famed; bright; shining. 14th-century King Robert the Bruce. Robert Burns the poet”. 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 Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish 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.