Davis vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Davis Rank #646

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Roy mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Davis and Roy boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.