Edwin vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Edwin Rank #383

Roy Rank #542

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Edwin or Roy more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Roy mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Edwin and Roy boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.