Robert vs Daniel

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 #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Daniel mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and Daniel boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.