Robinson - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Robinson \r(o)-bin-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#20 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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