The name "DynaBlocks" was a portmanteau of "dynamic" and "blocks," highlighting the central premise: a world where blocks could be moved and manipulated with realistic physics.
By , the decision was made to pivot from DynaBlocks to "Roblox". Several factors influenced this change: dynablocks.beta 2004
: "Roblox"—a blend of "robots" and "blocks"—was seen as more catchy and distinctive. The name "DynaBlocks" was a portmanteau of "dynamic"