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Roby

Pronunciation: [ r-OHB-ee ]

Boy Name #8,782 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Roby is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OHB-ee.

Parents who love the name Roby often also consider Sequoia, Jhyzir, Dawensky .

Popularity Over Time

#8,782
Current Rank
Peaked 1964 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#8,782
Total SSA Count
10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roby

Is Roby a boy or girl name?
Roby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8782. As a girl name, it is ranked #70437. Roby is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Roby?
Roby is pronounced r-OHB-ee.
How popular is the name Roby?
Roby is currently ranked #8782 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Roby a common or rare name?
Roby is an uncommon name, ranked #8782 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Roby

Roby is a boy name .

Is Roby a boy or girl name? Roby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,782 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,437. Roby is more commonly used as a boy name.

Roby is currently ranked #8,782 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Roby include Robert, Roberto, Robin, Robbie, Robinson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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