Robert vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English French German

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Henry mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Robert and Henry boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.