Robinson - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Robinson \r(o)-bin-son, rob(i)-nson\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Robert". Usually a surname. Singer Smokey Robinson; poet Robinson Jeffers; actor Paul Robeson.

Robinson has 4 variant forms: Robbinson, Robeson, Robynson and Robson.

For more information, see also the related name Robert.

A baby name that sounds like Robinson is Robbins.

Robinson is a very rare 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 Robinson. Click here to compare Robinson with related baby names.