Robert vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

English German Spanish French Irish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Edward Rank #228

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Robert or Edward more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Robert and Edward mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Robert and Edward boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.