Robert Staub

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Robert Staub — bright fame
4.7 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Robert Staub 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 Staub: Chelsea Staub (born 1988), American actress and singer, now credited as Chelsea Kane Danielle Staub (born 1962), American television personality, philanthropist and singer Ervin Staub (born 1938), Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts France Staub (1920–2005), ornithologist, herpetologist, botanist, and conservationist from Mauritius Jacob Staub, rabbi, author and poet John F. 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: Staub

English

Chelsea Staub (born 1988), American actress and singer, now credited as Chelsea Kane Danielle Staub (born 1962), American television personality, philanthropist and singer Ervin Staub (born 1938), Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts France Staub (1920–2005), ornithologist, herpetologist, botanist, and conservationist from Mauritius Jacob Staub, rabbi, author and poet John F.

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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 Staub

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 Staub:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Staub?
The surname Staub originates from English. Chelsea Staub (born 1988), American actress and singer, now credited as Chelsea Kane Danielle Staub (born 1962), American television personality, philanthropist and singer Ervin Staub (born 1938), Professor of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts France Staub (1920–2005), ornithologist, herpetologist, botanist, and conservationist from Mauritius Jacob Staub, rabbi, author and poet John F.
What are the origins of the name Robert Staub?
The name Robert Staub combines two different traditions: the first name Robert has Germanic roots, while the surname Staub originates from English.
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