Robert vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and John mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and John boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.