Robinson \r(o)-bin-son, rob(i)-nson\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Robinson 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.