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Cayden vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cayden Rank #350
Roy Rank #542

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #542 for Roy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayden or Roy more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Roy mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cayden and Roy boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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