Robert vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Steven Rank #269

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Robert or Steven more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Robert and Steven mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Robert and Steven boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.