Rob vs Blythe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Dutch

54 High Risk

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Boy #19,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"happy, carefree, joyous"

Origin: Old English blithe

English Scottish American

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Rob Rank #19,807

Blythe Rank #19,658

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 vs #19807 for Rob.

Is Rob or Blythe more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Rob and Blythe mean?

Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Blythe means "happy, carefree, joyous" (Old English blithe origin).

Are Rob and Blythe boy or girl names?

Rob is primarily a boy name. Blythe is primarily a boy name.