Roy
roy
US Popularity:1114
Origin:Celtic
Meaning:Red; King
From the Norman invasion to the Celtic baby name charts, Roy is a well-known name among the older population of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. This being said, the classic title has been slowly creeping back up the charts, so why not lead the trend when naming your new addition? This spelling is an Anglicized version of ruadh, meaning “red,” so could be the perfect name for a little boy born with a head of red hair. The title can also be connected to the French roi, meaning “king,” making it an ideal choice for the baby who’s about to rule your world.
Famous People Named Roy
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Roy CampanellaBaseball Player
- Roy EmersonTennis Player
- Roy HornMagician
- Roy OrbisonSinger
- Roy ScheiderActor
How Popular Is The Name Roy?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Roy is currently #781 on The Bump
Boy:Roy is currently #435 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Roy is currently #1114 in U.S. births
Boy:Roy is currently #553 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#553
in 2023
+ 23
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 516
Ancestry, Roy Family History
Behind the Name, Roy, January 2022
Collin Dictionary, Definition of 'Roy'
Name Doctor, Roy
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