The Robert Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Robert, its origins in France, and the story behind a Robert family crest.
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Origin of the Robert name
Robert comes from the Germanic Hrodebert, combining hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright". It was a favourite Frankish and Norman given name and became a hereditary surname across France. Related forms such as Roberts and Robertson mark the same root in Britain.
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This overview covers the Robert name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Robert name FAQ
What does the Robert name mean?
Bright fame. Common variants include Roberts, Robart, Rupert.
Where does the Robert surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and the United States.
Is there a Robert coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Robert crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Robert coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).