Boston vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boston Rank #628

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Roy mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Boston and Roy boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.