Anthony vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Anthony Rank #44

Robert Rank #90

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Anthony or Robert more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Robert mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Anthony and Robert boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.