Famous bearer: Professor Robert Langdon, the hero of Dan Brown's bestselling novels 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'Angels and Demons'.

Also the name of Linkin Park's drummer Rob Bourdon.

Famous bearer of the name: Robert Smith, singer for English Brit-pop band, The Cure.

Robert is the name of Ray Romano's brother on the show "Everybody Loves Raymond." He's played by Brad Garrett.

Kid Rock's real name is Robert.

Famous bearer: Robert Englund, a.k.a. Freddy Krueger from the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movies and 'Freddy vs. Jason'.

Famous bearer is Robert De Niro, an Academy Award-winning American actor.

Famous bearer is Robert Redford, an American actor and director. He won the Academy Award for directing.

Famous bearer is Robert Walpole, the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Famous bearer is Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish novelist. He's famous for Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Famous bearer is Robert Koch, a German physician and bacteriologist. He received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Actor from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Robert Pattinson.

The birthname of Bob Bryar, drummer from My Chemical Romance, is Robert.

Robert of Lockesley, better known as Robin Hood, was a famous English outlaw who lived in Sherwood forest, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.

Robert Hays played Ted Striker in the Airplane! movies.

Famous bearer is British actor Robert Llewellyn (Kryten from Red Dwarf).

Robert Zimmerman is Bob Dylan's real name.

There are authors named Robert K Tanenbaum and Robert Kloner.

Robert Plant is a famous bearer. He was a member of Band of Joy for a short time before he joined Jimmy Page's reforming of the Yardbirds, soon to become the New Yardbirds. The band name was then changed to Led Zeppelin. Robert Plant has had a successful solo career since the breaking up of Led Zeppelin (caused by the death of the drummer). He was born on August 20th in 1948 and was raised in the West Midlands in England.

A famous bearer is Tony Award-winner Robert Sean Leonard, of House MD and Dead Poets Society.

Robert Guiscard was a Norman involved in the conquest of Sicily around 1061 AD.

Robert A. Heinlein was an influential and popular science fiction author. Examples of his work include "Starship Troopers," "Stranger in a Strange Land," and "Farnham’s Freehold."

Robert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, Canadian born, pro hockey player, 1957 - 1980. Hall of fame, 1983. Regarded as one of the best left-wingers to ever play the game.

Robert Gordan "Bobby" Orr, Canadian born, pro hockey player 1966 - 1978, hall of fame, 1979. Regarded as one of the best hockey players of all time.

Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel, Jr., 10/17/38 - 11/30/07. American born, motorcycle daredevil.

Robert Edward "Kaptain" Knievel, son of Evel Knievel and also a motorcycle daredevil.

Lead singer of The Used is Robert Edward McCracken.

This name was born by American filmer art director and production designer Robert F. Boyle (born October 10, 1909). He worked on several Alfred Hitchcock films, as well as "Fiddler on the Roof" (1971). He was nominated for 4 competitive Academy Awards and was awarded an honorary award for his career in 2008.

ROBERT PATTINSON is an actor who plays Edward Cullen in the famous Twilight, as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter.

A famous lawyer bears the name. That person is Robert Kardashian, father of Koutney, Kim and Chloe Kardashian. Also the name of his son, Robert Kardashian Jr.

Bob Crane and Robert Clary, both famous for roles they played on Hogan's Heroes. Bob's character also bore the first name Robert, and was named after yet another actor.

Robert Kennedy was the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. He was assassinated in 1968.

Robert Downey, Jr. is a famous actor; his most recent film was Iron Man.

Robert Roy McGregor, a Scottish outlaw, has this name.

15th century 'makar' (poet) Robert Henryson is one of the most important figures in early Scottish literature.

Bob Marley is a famous bearer who I can't believe nobody's mentioned yet!

Robert Garland was the principal dancer with the Dance Theatre of Harlem from his debut in 1985. He was also their first resident choreographer. His best known ballet is entitled "Tributary".

Robert Sheehan (born January 7, 1988) is an Irish actor best known for his role as Nathan in the E4 series Misfits.

Robert Peter Maximilian Willams aka Robbie Williams.

Robert Alexander Schumann (1810-1856), German composer and music critic.

Friedrich Robert Volkmann, known as Robert Volmann (6 April 1815 – 30 October 1883) was a German composer.

Robert Barry (born March 9, 1936 in the Bronx, New York) is an American artist.

Robert Polhill Bevan (1865-1925) was a British painter and lithographer.

Robert Campin (c. 1375 – 26 April 1444), now usually identified as the artist known as the Master of Flémalle, is usually considered the first great master of Early Netherlandish painting.

Dr Robert Chase is a character on the tv show House MD.

Robert is the name of the delusional kid who contemplates doing a school shooting in Foster The People's song "Pumped Up Kicks."

Robert John Wagner (born 1930 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American actor.

Robert John Downey, Jr. (born 1965 in New York City, New York) is an American actor.

Robert (1054 - 1134), oldest son of William the Conqueror and his wife Matilda of Flanders.

Robert (1123-1188) was the son of King Louis VI of France and his wife Adelaide.

Robert (1055-1060) was the son of King Henry I of France and his wife Anna of Kiev.

Robert (1011-1076) was the son of King Robert II of France and his wife Constance of Provence.

Robert (972-1031) was the only son of King Hugh Capet of France and his wife Adelaide. He later became King Robert II of France.

Robert (1216-1250) was the son of King Louis VIII of France and his wife Blanca of Castile.

Robert was the son of King Philippe II of France and his wife Isabelle. He had a twin brother named Philippe, both died as babies.

Robert (1602-1602) was the son of King James I of the UK and his wife Anne of Denmark.

Robert (1297-1308) was the son of King Philippe IV of France and his wife Johanna.

Robert (1269-1271) was the son of King Philippe III of France and his first wife Isabella.

Robert (1256-1317) was the son of King Louis IX of France and his wife Margaret.

Robert Vito (best known for Spy Kids 3-D and Urban Legend 3: Bloody Mary) bears this name.

Robert Mugabe, geriatric dictator of Zimbabwe.

Robert Kelly Slater, known as Kelly Slater, is an American professional surfer.

I can't believe no-one has mentioned Robert Burns!

Robert Steven "Bobby" Singer is a character on the television series "Supernatural."

Robert Irvine, an English celebrity chef who has a show called Restaurant: Impossible.

Robert Kovač is the assistant coach of the Croatian national football team and a retired Croatian football defender. He was known for his ability with the ball and skill at dispossessing opponents.

Robert Michael Sheehan; is an Irish actor. He is best known for television roles such as Nathan Young in Misfits and Darren in Love/Hate, as well as the 2009 film Cherrybomb alongside Rupert Grint.

Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for German club Bayern Munich, and captains the Poland national team.

Robert Plant, lead singer from Led Zeppelin.