King vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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King Rank #343

Roy Rank #542

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #542 for Roy.

Is King or Roy more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do King and Roy mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are King and Roy boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.