James vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

✓ 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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James Rank #5

Robert Rank #90

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #90 for Robert.

Is James or Robert more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do James and Robert mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are James and Robert boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.