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Rigoberto
BoySpanish, Germanic· “bright power”
- Meaning
- bright power
- Origin
- Spanish, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- ree-goh-BAIR-toh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #2,034
- US babies 2025
- 74
- Best rank
- #561 (1982)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Rigoberto
Rigoberto is a Spanish and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “bright power”.
Rigoberto is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic Rigobert, combining elements meaning 'power' and 'bright', so 'bright power'. The name was used in medieval Europe, including by a Frankish bishop of Reims later venerated as a saint. Rigoberto remains familiar in Spain and Latin America and has a warm, traditional sound. It carries a sense of strength and dignity. Rigo and Beto are friendly nicknames that make the long name easy to use day to day.
Popularity over time
Rigoberto first appears in US Social Security records in 1924. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 42 different years, starting in 1968. Its best national rank was #561 in 1982, and the most babies received it in 2001, when 297 were named Rigoberto. In 2025, 74 babies were named Rigoberto, and it ranked #2,034 nationally. That is 32% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,529 in 1950, #600 in 1980, #681 in 2000, #1,154 in 2010, and #2,034 in 2025. Of the 11,414 US boys named Rigoberto since records began, 24% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,626 babies. Since 2010, 1,622 more have been named Rigoberto.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jevon, Donavan, Zakary, Shemar, and Quinten.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Rigoberto ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1034 | 23 |
| California | #1112 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Rigoberto is usually pronounced ree-goh-BAIR-toh, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with R and ends in “-to”.
Middle names for Rigoberto
A few middle names that flow with Rigoberto: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Rigoberto
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rigoberto mean?
Rigoberto is a Spanish and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “bright power”.
What is the origin of the name Rigoberto?
Rigoberto has Spanish and Germanic roots. Rigoberto is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic Rigobert, combining elements meaning 'power' and 'bright', so 'bright power'.
Is Rigoberto a popular name?
Not especially. Rigoberto ranked #2,034 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Rigoberto a boy or girl name?
Rigoberto is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Rigoberto?
Rigoberto is usually pronounced ree-goh-BAIR-toh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings