| Meaning | son of Robin, bright fame |
| Origin | English, German |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ro-bin-son |
About Robinson
Adventure, independence, and a touch of literary nostalgia combine in this sturdy choice. Robinson immediately conjures images of exploration and self-reliance, thanks to its famous literary associations. The name feels substantial and grounded, with a classic surname-to-first-name quality that's thoroughly contemporary. It offers excellent nickname potential—Rob, Robbie, Robin—providing flexibility as a child grows and discovers their preferences. Robinson works across social contexts without feeling either too casual or too formal, striking that ideal middle ground. The name suggests someone practical yet imaginative, capable of both building things and dreaming big. It's long enough to have presence on paper but not so unwieldy as to be burdensome. Parents who choose Robinson often appreciate names with history and character that don't feel stuffy or overly traditional. It's a name that encourages curiosity, resilience, and finding your own path—qualities that never go out of style.
Nicknames for Robinson
| Rob |
| Robin |
| Robbie |
| Son |
Famous People Named Robinson
| Robinson Canó | Professional baseball player |
| Robinson Jeffers | American poet |
| Robinson Peete | Actor and author |
| Robinson Díaz | Colombian actor |
| Robinson Stévenin | French actor |
| Robinson Polanco | Dominican baseball player |
| Robinson Cid | Chilean footballer |
| Robinson Stone | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Robinson Zapata | Colombian football goalkeeper |
| Robinson Khoury | Brazilian musician |
| Robinson Njeru Githae | Kenyan diplomat |
| Robinson Odoch | Ugandan footballer |
| Robinson Jégo | French politician |
| Robinson Gabioud | Swiss footballer |
| Robinson Murillo | Honduran footballer |
| Robinson Agbonifo | Nigerian sprinter |
| Robinson Stevenin | French actor |
| Robinson Irribarren | Venezuelan baseball player |
| Robinson Akl | Lebanese architect |
Characters Named Robinson
| Robinson Crusoe | From Daniel Defoe's novel |
| Robinson Hood | A character in various adaptations of the Robin Hood legend |
| Robinson Pappoe | Character in the novel "The Civilized Man" by John Kekes |
| Robinson Short | Character in the TV series "Lost in Space" |
| Robinson Jackson | Character in the film "Meet the Robinsons" |
| Robinson Soutane | Character in the novel "The Gates of the Forest" by Elie Wiesel |
| Robinson Léon | Character in the film "Last Year at Marienbad" |
| Robinson Wells | Character in the TV series "Z Nation" |
| Robinson Ty | Character in the film "Cloverfield" |
| Robinson Morse | Character in the novel "The Blood of Flowers" by Anita Amirrezvani |
| Robinson Hanes | Character in the TV series "Party of Five" |
| Robinson Grey | Character in the film "The Age of Adaline" |
| Robinson McCabe | Character in the film "Smallfoot" |
| Robinson Marquez | Character in the TV series "Lucifer" |
| Robinson Slade | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Robinson Simmons | Character in the film "Zombieland" |
| Robinson Quinn | Character in the TV series "Scorpion" |
| Robinson Decker | Character in the film "47 Meters Down" |
| Robinson Carr | Character in the TV series "Bones" |
| Robinson Miller | Character in the film "Don't Breathe" |