The baby name Rupert is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈruːpərt/ (ROO-pərt).
The baby name Rupert is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈruːpərt/ (ROO-pərt).
Rupert is in Origin.
Rupert is the Germanic counterpart of Robert, from hrod "fame" + beraht "bright," yielding the meaning "bright fame." In Old High German the form was Ruodberht, later Ruprecht; Rupert emerged as a common vernacular shape and passed into English.
The name prospered in German-speaking Europe through the cult of Saint Rupert of Salzburg (7th-8th century), while in Britain it gained visibility via Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a noted 17th-century Royalist commander, and enjoyed revival in the Victorian-Edwardian era. Today it feels traditional yet distinctive in the UK and Commonwealth, rarer in North America, and carries a gently scholarly, upper-crust tone aided by cultural touchstones like Rupert Bear. Variants include Ruprecht and Rupertus (German/Latin), Ruperto (Spanish/Italian/Filipino), and Ruperta (Spanish); cognates include Robert, Roberto, and Robin. Common short forms are Rupe and Roo.
| Rupert Grint Rupert Grint is best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, which brought him international fame. Born in 1988 in the United Kingdom, he starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in all eight films of the series. Beyond Harry Potter, Rupert has appeared in films like 'Thunderpants' and 'Cherrybomb'. | Rupert Everett Rupert Everett is a British actor best known for his role in the film 'My Best Friend's Wedding' alongside Julia Roberts. He also starred in 'An Ideal Husband' and provided the voice for Prince Charming in the 'Shrek' series. Born in 1959, Everett has had a successful career in both film and theater. | Rupert Rupert is a masculine given name that may refer to various notable people, fictional characters, and places. It is also strongly associated with Rupert Bear, the classic British comic strip and children’s book character. |
| Rupert Friend Rupert Friend is a British actor best known for his role as Peter Quinn in the television series Homeland. He also appeared in films like The Young Victoria and The Death of Stalin. Born in 1981, he has established himself as a versatile performer in both film and television. | Rupert Graves Rupert Graves is a British actor best known for his role as DI Lestrade in the television series Sherlock. He has also appeared in films like A Room with a View and Maurice, showcasing his versatility across different genres. | Rupert Penry-Jones Rupert Penry-Jones is a British actor best known for his role as Adam Carter in the TV series 'Spooks'. He also starred in 'Whitechapel' and appeared in the film 'Match Point'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| JM | 0 | #87 | 7 | 3,714 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 3,473 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #152 | 3 | 4,685 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #154 | 501 | 2,180 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #155 | 128 | 6,876 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #173 | 7 | 4,064 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| Austria | 0 | #179 | 35 | 850 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #181 | 2 | 1,509 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AE | 0 | #183 | 5 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| France | Boys | 1931 | #217 | 3 | 757 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #217 | 4 | 4,970 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #248 | 6 | 6,830 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #284 | 23 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #311 | 2 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #328 | 5 | 7,401 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #337 | 4 | 6,459 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #353 | 31 | 11,440 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| Germany | 0 | #423 | 15 | 2,542 | |
| ZA | 0 | #423 | 25 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #469 | 13 | 9,305 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #492 | 36 | 12,905 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #502 | 9 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #569 | 7 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #618 | 5 | 9,244 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #668 | 30 | 17,960 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #671 | 12 | 3,552 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #692 | 9 | 13,390 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #696 | 12 | 18,093 |
| IT | 0 | #700 | 15 | 4,183 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #715 | 241 | 5,697 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #802 | 5 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #864 | 29 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #864 | 15 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #897 | 34 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #912 | 7 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #914 | 38 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #915 | 266 | 25,619 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #923 | 29 | 5,873 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #951 | 32 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,034 | 6 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,070 | 23 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,087 | 25 | 25,439 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,374 | 98 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,587 | 28 | 28,008 |
Rupert is popular in 63 countries — most recent births per country:
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