Robertson name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: r(o)-bert-son
Meaning: Bright with Fame, Son of Robert and Famed
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What does Robertson mean?

Unusual Robertson mostly is used in English, meaning of Robertson is "Bright with Fame, Son of Robert or Famed" has its origin in Germanic is bestowed upon baby boys. Robertson is variant form of long standing and celebrated Robert.

Robert is variant form of Hrōdebert. Robert is German and Low German form of Rupert. Meaning of Robert is Robert Burns the Poet, Bright and Glory and Brilliant has its origin in Old High German and Germanic.

How do I pronounce Robertson?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Robertson is r(o)-bert-son. The other ways to say the name is rob(er)-tson.

Variants of Robertson

Robert, Hrōdebert, Rupert, Dobb, Robinson, Ruppert, Robertanthony, Rubert, Robenson, Anthony

How popular is the name Robertson?

Robertson is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1916 but could not make beyond the top 3000. Over 491 people have been named Robertson in United States.

Robertson is a common name in Philippines and Brazil while somewhat familiar name in Ghana, Cameroon, Liberia, Zambia, Malawi, India, Nigeria, South Africa, Chile, Indonesia, Uganda, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Papua New Guinea, Dominican Republic and Peru.

At least, 9000 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2022122695
202196427
2020105636
201997297
201881389
2017122305
201496337
2013121285
2012107616
2010122275
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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Numerological aspects of Robertson

Accept how you are and stop stressing over your imperfections because they're the ones that make you perfectly imperfect. Having letter R as a cornerstone reflects your modesty, pride, and naivety. Your personal growth depends on your adventures. Helping people, protecting nature and animals are your main preoccupation. You believe planning revenge is a waste of energy and time and you use those doing something productive or noble.

Go through the following names similar to Robertson

  •  Rockwell means Rocky Spring or Rook Wood is used particulary in English and a boy name is of Old English origin
  •  Herlebeorht means Army Strong is used as a boy name is notably used in English
  •  Rikward - Boy name Rikward is used dominantly in English. It is rooted from English, meaning of Rikward is "Strong Guardian"
  •  Quest - Mostly used in English unusual, Quest means "Journey" is a unisex name has its origin in Latin
  •  Allfy - Meaning of Allfy is Elf Power is used as a baby girl name is largely used in English

Middle names for Robertson

Just in case, you don't know what to pair with Robertson, we've got you covered with these admired and familiar middle names.

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Famous people named Robertson

  • Robertson Hare, English actor
  • Robertson Howard, doctor and attorney
  • Robertson Davies, Canadian novelist, playwright, critic, journalist

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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