Robin
bright fame (Old Germanic via Old French/English)
Robin is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 354, with 20,299 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
bright fame (Old Germanic via Old French/English)
Robin originated in medieval England as a diminutive of Robert ('bright fame'). In the Philippines, it became widely adopted during the 20th century due to American media and global pop culture. Its popularity among Filipino males is also strongly reinforced by high-profile local figures in entertainment and politics.
Robin originated as a medieval diminutive of Robert, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bright fame'. It entered widespread use in the Philippines via American influence and popular culture.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely recognized and easy to pronounce for Filipinos. Commonly used as a standalone name or in compound forms like Robin James or John Robin. Frequently shortened to Rob or given typical local nicknames like Bing or Obin.
Related forms
- Robin French
- Robin German
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Robin with common surname pairs
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How do I use Robin with two Filipino surnames?
Robin is the given name. The full name is Robin + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Robin a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Robin is number 354, with 20,299 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.