The nameRupert
Rupert is a very British boy's name, a form of Robert. It is rising in England and Wales.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Rupert is a German form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Prince Rupert of the Rhine, nephew of Charles I, brought the name to England in the 17th century. Rupert Bear has been a children's favourite since 1920. In England and Wales it reached 79th place in 2025, its best rank.
Famous people named Rupert
- Rupert Brooke, poet
- Rupert Grint, actor
- Rupert Murdoch, media owner
- Prince Rupert of the Rhine
Popularity of the name Rupert
Rupert in the United States
Rupert was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 1,195 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Rupert. Its rise began around 1894, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Rupert in the United States were born before 1933, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 25 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Rupert in the United Kingdom
Rupert was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,882 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Rupert. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Rupert in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 662 births a year on average, against 541 in the five years before.
Rupert in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Rupert
Names from the same generation as Rupert, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rupert mean?
Rupert is a German form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Rupert?
Germanic.
Is Rupert a girl's or a boy's name?
Rupert is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Rupert?
In 2024, Rupert was the 3795th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 29 births.
What are the variants of the name Rupert?
Variants and related names of Rupert include Robert.
What are good sibling names for Rupert?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gertrude, Millicent, Bernadette and Ida for a sister, Rolland, Aldric, Armin and Wolfgang for a brother.
Who are famous people named Rupert?
Rupert Brooke, poet; Rupert Grint, actor; Rupert Murdoch, media owner; Prince Rupert of the Rhine.