Robert vs Matthew

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 #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

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Robert Rank #90

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Matthew mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Robert and Matthew boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.