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Rupert is a name that I really like. It has a sophisticated sound to it and I think that it works as well on a 5 year old as a 50 year old. I might be inclined to nickname a child Ru though : )

Well a person is only a child for a small fraction of their life, so Rupert would be mostly on an adult when you think about it. I think it's a great name, very noble sounding.

I don't think it sounds too much for a child to bear. On the contrary, I wish this name would get some circulation in the States. It sounds like a little English chappie, IMO. :) For an older male, it sounds very gentlemanly, like the sort of extinct, chivalrous gentleman who still opens car doors for ladies and stands when a lady leaves and comes back to the dining table. *sigh*

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I recommend using Rupert for a little boy, wholeheartedly.

Rupert also sounds too unusual to use in the U.S, although in England it might be usable.

I do agree that it's rather handsome, but to me there's just something about it that seems nerdy and old. Like Alfred. Rupert is a nice enough name, but I don't think I'd use it.

I adore Rupert! Everyone I tell the name to laughs at me and I really don't know why. I think it's a lovely name!