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Roby

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How to Pronounce Roby

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 β†— Rising
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,474
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196418842023

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 β€” 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.

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