Irma vs Roberta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Roberta

Girl #2,743 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,743
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bobbie, Robbie, Berta

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Roberta Rank #2,743

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2743 for Roberta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Roberta ___

  • Roberta Jean
  • Roberta Anne
  • Roberta Louise
  • Roberta Grace
  • Roberta Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Roberta

Patricia Dorothy Edward James Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Roberta more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Roberta at #2743 in the United States.

What do Irma and Roberta mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Roberta means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Irma and Roberta boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Roberta is primarily a girl name.

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