Roberts
Latvian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Roberts
The given name 'Roberts' is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Robert," derived from the Germanic elements *hrod* ("fame") and *berht* ("bright").
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Etymology
The given name 'Roberts' is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Robert," derived from the Germanic elements *hrod* ("fame") and *berht* ("bright"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Wales and England, where it became common after the Norman Conquest and is associated with Christianity due to the name Robert's popularity among saints and royalty.
Roberts currently ranks #9,647 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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