Boyd vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boyd Rank #2,215

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Roy mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Boyd and Roy boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.