Lara vs Rob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Boy #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

Latin Russian Italian Persian

✓ All Clear

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Dutch

54 High Risk

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Lara Rank #20,060

Rob Rank #19,807

Rob is more popular, ranked #19807 vs #20060 for Lara.

Is Lara or Rob more popular?

Rob is more popular, ranked #19807 compared to Lara at #20060 in the United States.

What do Lara and Rob mean?

Lara means "household spirit, ancestral guardian" (Latin origin). Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Lara and Rob boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a boy name. Rob is primarily a boy name.