Robert vs Theodore

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 #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

English French Greek

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and Theodore mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Robert and Theodore boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.