Rob vs Nora

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 #19,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Honor"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Rob Rank #19,807

Nora Rank #19,726

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 vs #19807 for Rob.

Is Rob or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #19726 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Rob and Nora mean?

Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Nora means "Honor" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Rob and Nora boy or girl names?

Rob is primarily a boy name. Nora is primarily a boy name.