Meaning
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RSpanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Robert, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright'); 'bright fame'. Borne by Latin American writers, athletes, and statesmen.
A name from Germanic · Boy
Roberto
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Robert, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright'); 'bright fame'. Borne by Latin American writers, athletes, and statesmen.
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Popularity over time
111,584 U.S. births recorded
from 1897–2023.
A 126-year arc in numbers.
Popularity · 1897–2023
560 births in 2023
1897 1960 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Variants & spellings
Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint. 3 ways to spell "Roberto".
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Famous bearers
People who carry the name Roberto.
- RRoberto Clemente (Hall of Fame outfielder)
- RRoberto Benigni (Oscar-winning actor)
- RRoberto Bolaño (Chilean novelist)
Quick answers
People often ask about Roberto.
- What does the name Roberto mean?
- Roberto means spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Robert, from Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright'); 'bright fame'. Borne by Latin American writers, athletes, and statesmen.
- Where does the name Roberto come from?
- Roberto is a boy name of Germanic origin.
- Is Roberto a boy or a girl name?
- Roberto is overwhelmingly a boy name in the United States. Of the 111,584 U.S. babies recorded with this name, more than 99% are boys.
- How popular is the name Roberto in 2023?
- Roberto ranks #527 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1991 with 2,117 babies.
- How do you pronounce Roberto?
- Roberto is pronounced roh-BAIR-toh (3 syllables).
- What are common spellings of Roberto?
- Roberto is also written as Robert, Robertino, Berto.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.