Robert vs Ian

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 #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Ian mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Robert and Ian boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.