Robert vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Alan Rank #167

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Robert or Alan more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Robert and Alan mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Robert and Alan boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.