Robinson vs Welles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

English American

24 High Risk

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Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Robinson Rank #3,539

Welles Rank #3,522

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3539 for Robinson.

Is Robinson or Welles more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Robinson at #3539 in the United States.

What do Robinson and Welles mean?

Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Robinson and Welles boy or girl names?

Robinson is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.