Lachlan vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lachlan

Boy #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Lachlan Rank #692

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #692 for Lachlan.

Is Lachlan or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Lachlan at #692 in the United States.

What do Lachlan and Roy mean?

Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lachlan and Roy boy or girl names?

Lachlan is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.