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Robson

Boy name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Robson: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1996.

Robson is a classic Scottish and Northern English patronymic surname turned given name, meaning "son of Rob," itself a diminutive of Robert, which comes from the Old Germanic Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame." The name gained independent first-name traction largely through association with the legendary Newcastle United and England striker Bobby Robson, a beloved football manager, and his less famous namesake, Sir Bobby Robson's son, also named Robson. While there are no major places directly named Robson, the root "Robert" appears in many Scottish place names like Robroyston near Glasgow. A further note: Robson remains a relatively rare first name in Scotland, often chosen by families with strong Northumbrian or Borders connections, and it has a solid, traditional feel that pairs well with longer middle names.