Jefferson vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Jefferson Rank #711

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Roy mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jefferson and Roy boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.