Reign vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reign

Boy #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

English 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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Reign Rank #624

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #624 for Reign.

Is Reign or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Reign at #624 in the United States.

What do Reign and Roy mean?

Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Reign and Roy boy or girl names?

Reign is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.