Robert vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Robert Rank #90

Arthur Rank #105

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Robert or Arthur more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Robert and Arthur mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Robert and Arthur boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.