91
Success
89
Health
76
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
91▲
Morality
72▼
Health
89
Warmth
75
Cheerfulness
76
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
86♂
Robert Name Personality
The name Robert projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (91 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (89 on the 0-100+ research scale), Robert creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, Robert scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic7.3
Mature6.8
Formal6.8
Upper Class6.0
Urban3.5
Wholesome7.2
Strong7.5
Refined6.7
Strange4.4
Simple5.8
Serious6.5
Nerdy6.3
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 2120 ratings.
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Famous People Named Robert
- Robert De NiroOscar-winning actor
- Robert KennedyU.S. Attorney General, senator
- Robert Downey Jr.Actor, Iron Man star
- Robert E. LeeConfederate general, Civil War
- Robert FrostCelebrated American poet
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robert
What does the name Robert say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Robert scores highest in Success (91 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (72 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and very high in morality.
Is Robert a boy name?▾
Robert is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (91), Warmth (75), Morality (72), Health (89), and Cheerfulness (76).
What is the Success rating for the name Robert?▾
Robert has a Success rating of 91 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Robert sound?▾
Robert has a Warmth rating of 75 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Robert compare to other names?▾
Robert's strongest dimension is Success, at 91 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Robert with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Robert?▾
Notable people named Robert include Robert De Niro, Robert Kennedy, Robert Downey Jr. and Robert E. Lee. Name Halo lists 5 famous Roberts with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.