Robert vs Jameson

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 #118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: English

American English Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Jameson Rank #118

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #118 for Jameson.

Is Robert or Jameson more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Jameson at #118 in the United States.

What do Robert and Jameson mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Jameson means "son of James" (English origin).

Are Robert and Jameson boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Jameson is primarily a boy name.