Dustin vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dustin

Boy #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#686
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Dustin Rank #686
Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #686 for Dustin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dustin or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Dustin at #686 in the United States.

What do Dustin and Roy mean?

Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dustin and Roy boy or girl names?

Dustin is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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