Austin vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rob, Bob, Bobby

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Austin Rank #107
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #107 for Austin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Austin ___

  • Austin James
  • Austin Lee
  • Austin Blake
  • Austin Cole
  • Austin Reid
  • Austin Thomas

Robert ___

  • Robert James
  • Robert William
  • Robert Thomas
  • Robert Edward
  • Robert Charles
  • Robert John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Austin

Tyler Weston Savannah Dallas Peyton

If you choose Robert

William James Elizabeth Catherine Edward

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and Robert mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Austin and Robert boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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