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Roben

“Roben is a variant of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "bright fame" or "shining glory." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage among medieval nobility and Christian populations, though it is less common than its parent form Robert.”

Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#14,634
TrendVintage
Peak year1961
Syllables2
OriginGermanic
LanguageGermanic/English
CultureEuropean
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#24,363

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Roben

Roben is a variant of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "bright fame" or "shining glory." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage among medieval nobility and Christian populations, though it is less common than its parent form Robert.

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Etymology

Roben is a variant of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright), meaning "bright fame" or "shining glory." The name has been used primarily in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage among medieval nobility and Christian populations, though it is less common than its parent form Robert.

Roben currently ranks #14,634 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.

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