Roy

Boy's name

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

Meaning Red
Origin Gaelic
U.S. births in 2023 552
Peak year 1947

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Roy Orbison - Singer-songwriter, "Oh, Pretty Woman"
  • Roy Rogers - Actor, cowboy, "King of the Cowboys"
  • Roy Halladay - MLB pitcher, two-time Cy Young winner
  • Roy Keane - Footballer, Manchester United captain
  • Roy Lichtenstein - Pop artist, comic-inspired paintings
  • Roy Acuff - Country music singer, Grand Ole Opry star
  • Roy Campanella - MLB catcher, Hall of Famer
  • Roy Jones Jr. - Boxer, multiple world champion
  • Roy Hodgson - Football manager, Crystal Palace, England
  • Roy Clark - Musician, host of "Hee Haw" TV show

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