Leland vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Leland Rank #548

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Leland or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Leland and Roy mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leland and Roy boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.