Robert vs Robel

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 #5,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"behold, a son"

Origin: Hebrew (via Amharic)

Ethiopian Eritrean East African

24 High Risk

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Robert Rank #90

Robel Rank #5,728

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #5728 for Robel.

Is Robert or Robel more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Robel at #5728 in the United States.

What do Robert and Robel mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Robel means "behold, a son" (Hebrew (via Amharic) origin).

Are Robert and Robel boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Robel is primarily a boy name.