What is the origin of the name Roy?

Roy is a name of Gaelic origin.

How popular is the name Roy?

In 2023, 552 babies were named Roy in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Roy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 552 →

All-Time Total: 381,074

Peak Year: 1947

Roy is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning "red."

Boy names closely related to Roy

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Girl names closely related to Roy

Vanessa Penelope Aria Olivia Melody Isabel Daphne Diana

Names with similar meaning to Roy

Reed Reid Scarlet Scarlett Scarlette

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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