Roberto
Roberto is a boy name of Italian origin meaning “Bright fame”, pronounced roh-BER-toh. It ranked #570 in the United States in 2025, given to 519 babies, and peaked at #145 in 1980. Common nicknames: Rob, Beto, Tito.
How popular is Roberto in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Roberto mean, and where does it come from?
Roberto is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame," and beraht, "bright." It has been in American birth records since 1897 and in the top thousand since 1903, peaking in 1980. Its greatest bearer in the United States is Roberto Clemente, who won two World Series and died delivering earthquake relief to Nicaragua; Italy and Brazil add a film director, a comedian who won an Oscar in English, and one of the finest players never to win a World Cup.
How is Roberto used around the world?
Roberto is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
Female FormRoberta
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Roberto?
Famous People Named Roberto
- Roberto Clemente — Puerto Rican Hall of Fame baseball player and humanitarian
- Roberto Baggio — Italian footballer and Ballon d'Or winner
- Roberto Rossellini — Italian film director and a founder of neorealism
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Roberto mean?
Roberto is a boy name of Italian origin meaning "Bright fame." Roberto is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame," and beraht, "bright." It has been in American birth records since 1897 and in the top thousand since 1903, peaking in 1980.
How do you pronounce Roberto?
Roberto is pronounced roh-BER-toh. Common variations include Robert, Rupert, Robertus.
Is Roberto a boy name?
Yes, Roberto is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Rob, Beto, Tito.