US Popularity:8852
Origin:German
Meaning:Fame bright
Rupert is a boy’s name of German origin. It derives from the Latin Rupertus, which itself comes from the Old High German Hruodoperht or Hruodoberht, which is also the root of Robert. The Old High German name is composed of two elements, hrothi (fame) and berht (bright), giving it the meaning “fame bright.” Fittingly, there have been many famous Ruperts, including actors Rupert Grint and Rupert Everett. Rupert was also the name of a former King of Germany, so your little one will be in esteemed company!

Rupert Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Rupert is currently #3750 on The Bump
Boy:Rupert is currently #2087 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Rupert is currently #8852 in U.S. births
Boy:Rupert is currently #4181 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4181
in 2023
+ 1203
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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