Robert vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Eric Rank #252

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Robert or Eric more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Robert and Eric mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Robert and Eric boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.