Rupert

Meaning & origin

The male first name Rupert comes from Latin and means "the glorious one". It is a shortened form of the name Robert and was popular in Germany and England during the Middle Ages. The name is also common in other European countries, such as France and Italy. Nowadays, the name Rupert is not commonly given, but it is still traditionally popular in some families.

First names similar to Rupert

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Famous people with the first name Rupert

• Rupert Murdoch American media entrepreneur of Australian origin
• Rupert Lowe Politician
• Rupert Friend Actor
• Rupert Everett Actor
• Rupert Grint British actor
• Prince Rupert of the Rhine Person
• Rupert Penry-Jones British actor
• Johann Rupert South African entrepreneur

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