Rob vs Ellen

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 #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Rob Rank #19,807

Ellen Rank #19,801

Ellen is more popular, ranked #19801 vs #19807 for Rob.

Is Rob or Ellen more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #19801 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Rob and Ellen mean?

Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin).

Are Rob and Ellen boy or girl names?

Rob is primarily a boy name. Ellen is primarily a boy name.