Jonathan vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

✓ 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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Jonathan Rank #83

Robert Rank #90

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Jonathan or Robert more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Robert mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Jonathan and Robert boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.