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Updated January 31, 2024

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Boy name origins & meanings

  • Old English : Bright; famous

How Popular Is The Name Robertson

Family name origins & meanings

  • Scottish and northern English : patronymic from the personal name Robert. This surname is especially common in Scotland, where Robert was a popular personal name and the name of three kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce (1274–1329).

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