Lara vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Robin

Girl #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#798
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rob

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Robin Rank #798

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #798 for Robin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Robin ___

  • Robin Anne
  • Robin Grace
  • Robin Lynn
  • Robin Marie
  • Robin Jean
  • Robin Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

If you choose Robin

Wren Finch Jay Sterling Holly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Robin more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Robin at #798 in the United States.

What do Lara and Robin mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Robin means "bright fame, shining fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Lara and Robin boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Robin is primarily a girl name.

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