Robert vs Leo

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 #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

English Italian German French American Spanish

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Robert Rank #90

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Leo mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Robert and Leo boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.