Bryan vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic 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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Bryan Rank #306

Roy Rank #542

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Bryan or Roy more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Roy mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bryan and Roy boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.