Robert vs Samuel

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 #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Samuel mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and Samuel boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.