Robert vs Simon

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Robert' can be twisted to 'slobbert'"}

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Simon Rank #251

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Robert or Simon more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Robert and Simon mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robert and Simon boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.