Name meaning
Rupert
means “bright fame”
- Origin
- Germanic, via German
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, German
- Spellings
- Rupert · Ruprecht · Robert
- Say it
- ROO-pert
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
Save on PinterestRupert giftsThe story of Rupert
Rupert is the German form of Robert, from the Germanic hrōþ, fame, and berht, bright. Prince Rupert of the Rhine brought it to England in the 17th century. Rupert Bear made it beloved by children.
Roots
German form of Robert (Germanic Hrōþiberht).
Where it is used
Robert and Ruprecht are related.
Rupert name FAQ
What does the name Rupert mean?
Rupert means “bright fame”. German form of Robert (Germanic Hrōþiberht).
Where does the name Rupert come from?
Rupert is of Germanic, via German origin. Today it is used in English, German families.
How do you pronounce Rupert?
Rupert is usually pronounced ROO-pert.
Is Rupert a boy's or a girl's name?
Rupert is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Rupert?
Related spellings and forms include Ruprecht, Robert.
Rupert name gifts
We make Rupert gifts on request: mugs, shirts, pillows, blankets, wall art and more, with exactly this spelling.
Put your Rupert design on a product. Choose font and colors above, then pick a product. It opens on Zazzle with your design already on it.
🛍️ Put my design on 25 products⬇️ Download & print it yourself
Request a Rupert giftAll gift ideas
Every name art on this site is free. If yours made you smile, you can support the project.
Names that also mean “bright fame”
More Germanic names
Rupert in our collections
Names like Rupert
Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.