Roby

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROH-bee /ˈroʊ.bi/Medium

Meaning: A short, friendly form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright'), so 'bright fame.' Warm and easygoing.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short form: Roby comes from Robert, 'bright fame' (said 'ROH-bee'). Friendly and light.

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Origin MediumGermanic

MeaningA short, friendly form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod ('fame') + beraht ('bright'), so 'bright fame.' Warm and easygoing.

U.S. rank (2023)#8135 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,474

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Roby is a short form of Robert ('bright fame'), Germanic at the root. It reads warm and light - rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'ROH-bee').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Roby is a short, warm form of Robert - Germanic for 'bright fame' - the -y ending giving a classic an easygoing feel (said 'ROH-bee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Roby — short form of Robert 'bright fame'

Variations

RobbieRobbyRobi

Nicknames

RobRobbie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roby mean?

Roby is a short, friendly form of Robert, Germanic for 'bright fame.'

How do you pronounce Roby?

It's said ROH-bee /ˈroʊ.bi/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Roby a boy or girl name?

Roby is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Roby?

Roby is extremely rare in the U.S.