Rob vs Lara

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 #20,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"household spirit, ancestral guardian"

Origin: Latin

Latin Russian Italian Persian

✓ All Clear

Rob Rank #19,807

Lara Rank #20,060

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

Is Rob or Lara more popular?

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

What do Rob and Lara mean?

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

Are Rob and Lara boy or girl names?

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