Robin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Robin \r(o)-bin\ is pronounced RAH-bin. It is of English origin. Variant of Robert, in popular use as a boy's name since the medieval days of Robin Hood. The name was used for the male character Christopher Robin in A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh" stories. Notable in modern times due to actor/comedian Robin Williams. TV personality Robin Leach.

Robin has 5 variant forms: Roban, Robben, Robbin, Robbyn and Robyn.

Baby names that sound like Robin are Rubin, Rubino, Ruben and Reubin.

Robin is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Robin. Click here to compare Robin with related baby names.