Find out how popular the first name Roverto has been for the last 32 years (from 1975 to 2006) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Roverto by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Roverto is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2006, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Roverto.

The history of the first name Roverto

The name Roverto is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "roverus," meaning "sturdy" or "strong."

During the height of the Roman Empire, the name was adopted by some Roman families, particularly those with Etruscan roots or connections. It appears in a few surviving inscriptions and records from that era, albeit infrequently.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Roverto was a Roman soldier who served under the Emperor Trajan in the early 2nd century AD. He is mentioned in a military record as being part of the legion stationed in what is now northern England.

In the Middle Ages, the name Roverto saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy and parts of the Holy Roman Empire. It was borne by several notable figures, including Roverto di Modena, a respected philosopher and theologian who lived in the 13th century.

Another notable bearer of the name was Roverto Guiscardo, a Norman adventurer and mercenary who played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy and Sicily in the late 11th century. He was born around 1015 and died in 1085.

During the Renaissance period, the name Roverto gained further prominence. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Roverto Valturio, an Italian engineer and writer who lived from 1413 to 1475. He is best known for his work "De re militari," a comprehensive treatise on military science and technology.

In the 16th century, Roverto Bellarmino, an Italian Jesuit and Cardinal of the Catholic Church, was a prominent figure. He was born in 1542 and died in 1621, and is remembered for his contributions to the Counter-Reformation and his writings on theology and controversies within the Church.

Another notable bearer of the name was Roverto Cavalieri, an Italian mathematician and scientist who lived from 1598 to 1647. He made significant contributions to the development of calculus and is considered one of the founders of modern indivisibles, a precursor to integral calculus.

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