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Elliot vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Robert mean?

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

Are Elliot and Robert boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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