Roby
Meaning of Roby
The name Roby is a masculine name with English and Italian origins. In English, it is pronounced as ROH-bee (/ˈroʊbi/), while in Italian, it is also pronounced as ROH-bee (/ˈrɔbi/). The name has variations such as Robbie and Robert.
In terms of popularity, the name Roby has had varying levels of usage over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been given to around 5 to 12 newborn boys each year. However, its popularity has fluctuated throughout the decades. It reached its peak in the mid-20th century when it was more commonly used.
Overall, Roby is a timeless name with both English and Italian pronunciations that can be a unique choice for parents looking for a less common but still familiar name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ROH-bee (/ˈroʊbi/)
Italian
- Pronunced as ROH-bee (/ˈrɔbi/)
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Notable People Named Roby
| Roby Young - Reuven "Roby" Young is a former Israeli international footballer and captain of Hapoel Haifa. |
| Roby Lakatos is a Hungarian violinist known for blending jazz, classical, and Hungarian Romani music. |
| Roby Varghese Raj is an Indian cinematographer and director known for his work in Malayalam cinema, making his debut in A. K. Sajan’s Puthiya Niyamam, which starred Mammootty and Nayanthara. |
| Roby Facchinetti - Camillo Ferdinando "Roby" Facchinetti is an Italian musician, singer, and keyboardist known for his work with the band Pooh, born in Bergamo, Lombardy. |
| Roby Andika is an Indonesian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder. |
