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Robert vs Atticus

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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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Robert Rank #90
Atticus Rank #277

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Atticus more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Robert and Atticus mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Robert and Atticus boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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