Jack vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Australian

✓ 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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Jack Rank #15

Robert Rank #90

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Jack or Robert more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Jack and Robert mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Jack and Robert boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.