Franklin vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Franklin Rank #389

Roy Rank #542

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Franklin or Roy more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Roy mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Franklin and Roy boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.