Robert vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Brandon Rank #230

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Robert or Brandon more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Robert and Brandon mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Robert and Brandon boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.