Robert vs Jacob

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 #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

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Robert Rank #90

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Jacob mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and Jacob boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.