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The baby name Robbie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒbi/ (UK), /ˈrɑːbi/ or /ˈrɑbi/ (US); pronounced 'ROB-ee'.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈrɒbi/ (UK), /ˈrɑːbi/ or /ˈrɑbi/ (US); pronounced 'ROB-ee'

What is the meaning of the name Robbie ?

The baby name Robbie is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒbi/ (UK), /ˈrɑːbi/ or /ˈrɑbi/ (US); pronounced 'ROB-ee'.

Robbie is in Origin.

Robbie is a friendly diminutive of Robert (and, by extension, Roberta), rooted in the Germanic Hrodebert: hrod “fame, renown” + berht “bright, illustrious.” The meaning is commonly rendered “bright fame.” Carried to Britain by the Normans, Robert became a medieval staple across England and Scotland, and Robbie emerged in Scots and Northern English usage as a familiar pet form. It began appearing as an independent given name by the late 19th century and gained wider currency in the mid–20th century, remaining especially common in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. In the United States, it is now less frequent but widely recognizable.

Variants and related forms include Robby, Rob, and the parallel nicknames Bobby/Bobbie; feminine spellings Robbi/Robbie occur via Roberta. Regional diminutives include Scots Rab and Rabbie, Dutch/Flemish Robbe, and Hungarian Robi; Robin also originated as a medieval pet form of Robert.

Robbie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Robbie

Robbie Coltrane Actor · Born 1950 · United Kingdom Robbie Coltrane was a beloved Scottish actor best known for his role as Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series. Born in 1950 in the United Kingdom, he also starred in the British TV series Cracker as Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald. His performances brought warmth and depth to his characters, making him a favorite among audiences. Robbie Amell Actor · Born 1988 · Canada Robbie Amell is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Stephen Jameson in the TV series 'The Tomorrow People'. He also starred in 'The Flash' as Ronnie Raymond and appeared in the film 'The DUFF'. Born in 1988, Robbie has made a name for himself in both television and film. Robbie Robertson Actor|musician · Born 1943 · Canada Robbie Robertson was a Canadian musician and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for The Band. He co-wrote classics like 'The Weight' and 'Up on Cripple Creek', which have become staples of rock music. Born in 1943, his work with The Band has left a lasting impact on the music world.
Robbie Kay Actor · Born 1995 · United Kingdom Robbie Kay is a British actor best known for his role as Peter Pan in the TV series Once Upon a Time. He also appeared in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Born in 1995, Robbie has been active in the entertainment industry since he was a child.

Robbie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #137 3 6,332
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
Belgium Boys 2003 #209 18 420
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
TW Boys 0 #221 21 7,111
NA Boys 0 #222 14 6,830
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
CN Boys 0 #270 50 9,639
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
JM Boys 0 #285 9 6,876
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
Canada Boys 2024 #291 16 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
JP Boys 0 #297 7 7,909
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
NL Boys 0 #315 1,133 5,873
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
DK Boys 0 #330 3 7,401
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
NL 0 #333 59 2,481
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
MU Boys 0 #342 16 8,477
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
PH Boys 0 #351 33 11,440
GH Boys 0 #356 6 8,138
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PT Boys 0 #378 4 7,951
ZA 0 #382 66 14,421
France Boys 2018 #387 3 2,908
France Girls 2021 #399 7 3,185
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
Spain 0 #440 13 2,326
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
CR Boys 0 #456 32 10,188
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AR Boys 0 #479 5 7,628
HK Boys 0 #481 47 12,905
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
PS Girls 0 #512 12 10,981
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Boys 0 #519 8 12,621
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Boys 0 #533 16 10,655
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
IL Boys 0 #579 29 10,983
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
ZA Boys 0 #628 679 25,619
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
SG Boys 0 #644 54 17,960
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #660 23 3,552
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
QA Boys 0 #695 13 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #837 56 7,044
PE Boys 0 #865 14 14,506
OM Boys 0 #870 12 17,948
United States Girls 2024 #872 45 8,487
Spain Boys 0 #895 36 5,610
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
Germany Boys 0 #911 42 5,697
EG Boys 0 #917 9 15,035
NG Boys 0 #939 13 16,906
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
MX Boys 0 #944 39 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,032 8 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,043 69 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,058 35 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,123 19 25,928
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,343 129 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,420 27 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,581 34 28,008

Robbie is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
United States
France

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People also ask about Robbie

Robbie is predominantly a boy's name.
Robbie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈrɒbi/ (UK), /ˈrɑːbi/ or /ˈrɑbi/ (US); pronounced 'ROB-ee'.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Robby, Robbi, Rob and Robb.
Across languages, Robbie has these equivalents: Roberto (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), Robbe (Dutch).
Yes, very popular — Robbie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Robbie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Robbie's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 4 notable people named Robbie are in our database, including Robbie Coltrane (Actor), Robbie Amell (Actor), Robbie Robertson (Actor|musician).