Robert … its meaning is "bright fame" - Think Baby Names

The baby name Robert is of Old German origin. The baby name has been wildly popular since the early 1900’s with a slight decline in popularity in recent years. In 1990, the baby name ranked #13. As of 2007, the baby name dropped to #47. See Popular Baby Names. Few baby names have remained as popular as the baby name Robert in the United States for over 100 years.

The baby name Robert is a great choice for somebody who wants a name that lends itself to a nickname. Some of the most popular nicknames for the baby name Robert include Bob, Bobby, Rob, Robby, and Bert.

Many famous people share the baby name Robert, including Bob Dylan, Robert Kennedy, and Robert De Niro.

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