Emily vs Roby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Boy #8,972 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Boy #8,782 Most Popular

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Emily Rank #8,972

Roby Rank #8,782

Roby is more popular, ranked #8782 vs #8972 for Emily.

Is Emily or Roby more popular?

Roby is more popular, ranked #8782 compared to Emily at #8972 in the United States.

What do Emily and Roby mean?

Emily means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius origin).

Are Emily and Roby boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a boy name. Roby is primarily a boy name.