Robert vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Adam Rank #100

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Robert or Adam more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Robert and Adam mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Robert and Adam boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.