Robert vs William

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 #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German French

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Robert or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Robert and William mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Robert and William boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.