Robert vs Ao

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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Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Robert Rank #90
Ao Rank #14,516

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Ao more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Robert and Ao mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Robert and Ao boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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