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Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
2,203
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Robert Rank #90
Ace Rank #165

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #165 for Ace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Ace more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Ace at #165 in the United States.

What do Robert and Ace mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Robert and Ace boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Ace is primarily a boy name.

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