Robert vs Harrison

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 #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Harrison Rank #121

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Robert or Harrison more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Robert and Harrison mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Robert and Harrison boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.