Rigoberto

Rigoberto is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “mighty, powerful and bright, shining.” In 2024 it was given to 72 boys in the United States.

Rigoberto at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“mighty, powerful and bright, shining”

About the name Rigoberto

Rigoberto belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “mighty, powerful and bright, shining” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rigoberto first appears in Social Security records in 1924. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #561 in 1982, and in 2024 72 babies received the name — 11,338 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rigoberto in US records

First recorded (US)
1924
Best US rank
#561 in 1982
Peak year
2001
Babies named Rigoberto in 2024
72
Total since 1880
11,338

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rigoberto mean?

Rigoberto means “mighty, powerful and bright, shining” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rigoberto a boy or girl name?

Rigoberto is a boy name. In 2024, 72 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rigoberto?

Rigoberto comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Rigoberto?

Rigoberto first appears in US records in 1924. Its best-ever ranking was #561 in 1982, and 72 babies were given the name in 2024.

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