Robert vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Theo mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Robert and Theo boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.