Robert vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and David mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Robert and David boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.