Robinson

The first name Robinson, a masculine designation, means 'son of Robin'. Furthermore, it can also be interpreted as 'son of the one who has shining glory' or 'son of the glorious and famous one'. The name was originally coined as a designation for the son of a father named Robin (Robert).

What does the name Robinson mean?

Robinson is a masculine first name that carries the meaning 'son of Robin' and can also be understood as 'son of the one who has shining glory' as well as 'son of the glorious and famous one'. The name has its origins in an English surname and thus stems from the Old English language area. It derives from the first name Robin, which means 'the one who has shining glory' and 'the glorious and famous one', in connection with the English word 'son', which means 'the son'. The name gained recognition primarily through the novel 'Robinson Crusoe', published in 1719 by Daniel Defoe, which found international acclaim. Variants include Robson, Robeson, Robison, Robinsohn, Robbinson, and Robynson.

Where does the name Robinson come from?

The first name Robinson has its roots in Old English and means among other things 'son of Robin' as well as 'son of the one who has shining glory'. The

How do you pronounce Robinson?

The sound and pronunciation of the name Robinson are three syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Ro-bin-son' [ˈʁɔbɪnzɔn]. The dark 'o' at the beginning gives the name volume, while the middle syllable with the short 'i' creates a slight brightness. The 's' sound in the third syllable ensures precise articulation before the dark 'o' rounds off the name. Overall, Robinson sounds powerful and international - a name with a clear syllable structure, dynamic movement, and confident presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Robinson is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 3,920th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 1,939th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,180th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rob / Robbe / Robby / Robse

Famous people

• John Robinson Jeffers (American poet & playwright)
• Robinson Crusoe (title character of a book)
• Robinson Peter Sutherland (English poet)
• Robinson Reichel (German actor)
• Robinson Savary (director from France)
• Robinson Stévenin (actor and son of French film director Jean-François Stévenin)