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Rupert

Rupert ranks #264 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 152 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #164 among boy cat names.
Rupert's popularity trend

Rupert's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2014.

0.01%0.02%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
152
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#264
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
+36
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% boys
0% girls100% boys
What does Rupert mean?
/ˈɹupɚt/2 syllablesOrigin: Germanic languages

Rupert is a Germanic name, a variant of Robert built from elements meaning "fame" and "bright," so it's often translated as "bright fame." It has a long history as an English aristocratic and literary name.

Rupert has a distinguished, slightly old-world charm, a good fit for a pet with a dignified bearing or an old-soul personality, the kind who seems wiser than their years.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Rupert shows up

Rupert's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.4%
BurnsideAustralia0.2%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%

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