Robert vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

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24 High Risk

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Robert Rank #90

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Julian mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Robert and Julian boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.