Robert vs Xavier

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 #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish French English Portuguese

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Xavier Rank #102

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #102 for Xavier.

Is Robert or Xavier more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Xavier at #102 in the United States.

What do Robert and Xavier mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Robert and Xavier boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.