Elijah vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Elijah Rank #8

Robert Rank #90

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Elijah or Robert more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Robert mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Elijah and Robert boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.