Baby Name Roulette - Rupert
The Rupert name meaning originates as a variation or cognate of Robert, itself evolved of Teutonic German by way of Olde English meaning "bright fame". As such, Rupert, typically a name bestowed on a baby boy, shares that meaning with Robert. Historically, Robert has been far more popular in the consideration set of expectant parents over Rupert and although somewhat popular at the end of the 19th Century, Rupert has fallen from use as a name for a boy since then.
The Rupert name meaning originates as a variation or cognate of Robert, itself evolved of Teutonic German by way of Olde English meaning "bright fame". As such, Rupert, typically a name bestowed on a baby boy, shares that meaning with Robert. Historically, Robert has been far more popular in the consideration set of expectant parents over Rupert and although somewhat popular at the end of the 19th Century, Rupert has fallen from use as a name for a boy since then.
