Fabian 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

Popularity Comparison

Fabian Rank #444
Roy Rank #542

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #542 for Roy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabian or Roy more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Fabian and Roy mean?

Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Fabian and Roy boy or girl names?

Fabian is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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