Robert vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Max Rank #175

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #175 for Max.

Is Robert or Max more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Robert and Max mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Robert and Max boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.