Robert vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and James mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and James boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.