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Asa vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Roy Rank #542

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #542 for Roy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Roy more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Asa and Roy mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Asa and Roy boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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