Rupert
Boy name · Germanic · pronounced ROO-pert
Verified name
What does Rupert mean?
Bright fame
Origin and language
Germanic
Language family: English|German
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 909 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 79 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Rupes, Rue
Variant: Robert, Ruprecht
Related: Roberto, Robin
Using Rupert across cultures
German variant of Robert used in British royalty.
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