Kingsley vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kingsley

Boy #986 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"king's meadow, king's clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American West Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#986
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
King, Kings

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Robin

Girl #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#798
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rob

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kingsley Rank #986
Robin Rank #798

Robin is more popular, ranked #798 vs #986 for Kingsley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kingsley ___

  • Kingsley James
  • Kingsley Cole
  • Kingsley Alexander
  • Kingsley Michael
  • Kingsley Edward

Robin ___

  • Robin Anne
  • Robin Grace
  • Robin Lynn
  • Robin Marie
  • Robin Jean
  • Robin Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kingsley

Harlow Beckham Hendrix Paisley Lennon

If you choose Robin

Wren Finch Jay Sterling Holly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kingsley or Robin more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #798 compared to Kingsley at #986 in the United States.

What do Kingsley and Robin mean?

Kingsley means "king's meadow, king's clearing" (Old English origin). Robin means "bright fame, shining fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Kingsley and Robin boy or girl names?

Kingsley is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a girl name.

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