Rob vs Sharon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,807
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

54 High Risk

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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Rob Rank #19,807
Sharon Rank #1,230

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 vs #19807 for Rob.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rob ___

  • Rob Ryan
  • Rob James
  • Rob Andrew
  • Rob Michael
  • Rob Thomas

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rob

Kate Sam Tom Beth Dan

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rob or Sharon more popular?

Sharon is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Rob and Sharon mean?

Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rob and Sharon boy or girl names?

Rob is primarily a boy name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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