Robinson

8 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A surname meaning 'son of Robin', derived from the given name Robert. Famous bearer includes Robinson Crusoe from Daniel Defoe's novel.

“Dr Robinson specialises in paediatric medicine at the children's hospital.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈrɒb.ɪn.sən/

Syllables

rob·in·son

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Wordle

Contains three vowels O, I, O; double O pattern is distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; versatile letter combination for building extensions

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