Elliott vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #163
Total SSA Count: 2,219
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

Elliott Rank #163

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Robert mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Elliott and Robert boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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