Allen vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Allen Rank #574

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Roy mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Allen and Roy boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.