Origin, Meaning, And History Of Rupert
Rupert, whose other variation is Robert, is derived from the Old High German Hruodoperht/Hruodoberht. Rupert or Ruppert is an English abbreviation of Latin Rupertus.
Robert and Rupert are, therefore, two current alternative spellings of the same name. Rupert means ‘fame bright’ in the Old High German version of the name, which developed from the Germanic name hrothi meaning fame, glory’ and berht, meaning ‘bright.’
Saint Rupert of Bingen and Saint Rupert of Salzburg, who lived in the seventh and eighth centuries respectively, carried the name. Rupert, who traveled to Rome on a pilgrimage at 15, is revered as the patron saint of pilgrims.
At 20, Rupert passed away from a fever. Rupert was held in high esteem by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, who lived 400 years later. She prepared an Historia Sancti Ruperti and established her monastery of Rupertsberg at Rupert’s grave.
The Normans brought the surname Robert to Britain during the reign of Edward the Confessor, where it quickly gained popularity. In the past, this name gave rise to many diminutives and pet variants. The first known bearers of the surname Roberts lived in Denbighshire, a county in Northeast Wales established by the Laws in Wales Act of 1536. They were descendants of Rhodri Mawr, King of Wales.
This name was first used in England in the 17th century by the military commander Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a descendant of Charles I. Robert, Roparzh, Robin, Roope, Roopertti, Raibeart, Roberto, Ruprecht are the common variants of the name.
Rupert is a famous name in the fictional world and has been used in many movies and literary pieces. Rupert Baxter is a character in theBlandings stories by P. G. Wodehouse. Other characters sharing the same name are Rupert Giles on the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and Rupert Bear, acartoon bearcreated by Mary Tourtel.
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Famous People With The Name Rupert
- Rupert Alexander Lloyd GrintEnglish actor, popular for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series
- Rupert EverettEnglish actor, director, and producer, gained prominence with his part in Julian Mitchell’s play and subsequent filmAnother Country
- Rupert FriendBritish actor, best known for his roles in The Libertine, Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont which won him awards for the best newcomer
- Rupert EvansBritish actor, member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, also known for the Amazon series TheMan in the High Castle and Bridgeton
- Rupert YoungEnglish actor, made his debut in 2004 and portrayed Sir Leon in the BBC drama seriesMerlin
Rupert On The Popularity Chart
Rupert has seen dramatic highs and some lows in the case of popularity and ranking. Go through the two graphs by SSA below to see how the name has performed over the years.
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Rupert was at its highest in 1991 and 2017. Check the graph to understand the numbers better.
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Ranking of Rupert has risen and dropped over the years. Check the graph for more insights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Rupert?
The name Rupert means fame bright, and glory.
2. What is the origin of the name Rupert?
Rupert has an English and German origin.
