Robert vs Nicholas

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 #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French Italian Russian German Dutch

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Nicholas Rank #117

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Robert or Nicholas more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Robert and Nicholas mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Robert and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.