Robert Cordeiro

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Robert Cordeiro — bright fame
4.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Robert Cordeiro is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Robert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. From the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest. The surname Cordeiro: Acácio Cordeiro Barreto, Brazilian international footballer André Cordeiro (water polo) (born 1967), Brazilian water polo goalkeeper André Cordeiro (swimmer) (born 1974), Brazilian freestyle swimmer António Cordeiro (1641–1722), Portuguese Catholic priest, Azorean historian, author of the classical chronicle Historia Insulana Cristiano Cordeiro, Brazil born Hong Kong international footballer Domingas Cordeiro (born 1976), Angolan handball player Douglas Cordeiro (born 1979), Brazilian male volleyball player Duarte Cordeiro (born 1979), Portuguese economist and politician Edson Cordeiro (born 1. Robert is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.7 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Robert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Robert

Meaning: bright fame

Germanic

From the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest.

Surname: Cordeiro

Portuguese

Acácio Cordeiro Barreto, Brazilian international footballer André Cordeiro (water polo) (born 1967), Brazilian water polo goalkeeper André Cordeiro (swimmer) (born 1974), Brazilian freestyle swimmer António Cordeiro (1641–1722), Portuguese Catholic priest, Azorean historian, author of the classical chronicle Historia Insulana Cristiano Cordeiro, Brazil born Hong Kong international footballer Domingas Cordeiro (born 1976), Angolan handball player Douglas Cordeiro (born 1979), Brazilian male volleyball player Duarte Cordeiro (born 1979), Portuguese economist and politician Edson Cordeiro (born 1.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Robert is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Robert by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Robert has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Rob
  • Bob
  • Bobby
  • Robbie
  • Roberto
  • Rupert
  • Robb

Notable People Named Robert Cordeiro

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Robert Cordeiro:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Robert?
The first name Robert originates from Germanic. From the Old High German Hrodebert, composed of hrod (fame) and beraht (bright). Became very common in England after the Norman Conquest.
When was Robert most popular?
The name Robert reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cordeiro?
The surname Cordeiro originates from Portuguese. Acácio Cordeiro Barreto, Brazilian international footballer André Cordeiro (water polo) (born 1967), Brazilian water polo goalkeeper André Cordeiro (swimmer) (born 1974), Brazilian freestyle swimmer António Cordeiro (1641–1722), Portuguese Catholic priest, Azorean historian, author of the classical chronicle Historia Insulana Cristiano Cordeiro, Brazil born Hong Kong international footballer Domingas Cordeiro (born 1976), Angolan handball player Douglas Cordeiro (born 1979), Brazilian male volleyball player Duarte Cordeiro (born 1979), Portuguese economist and politician Edson Cordeiro (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Robert Cordeiro?
The name Robert Cordeiro combines two different traditions: the first name Robert has Germanic roots, while the surname Cordeiro originates from Portuguese.
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