Robert vs Alexander

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 #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Alexander mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Robert and Alexander boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.