Richard vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Richard Rank #232

Roy Rank #542

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Richard or Roy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Richard and Roy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Roy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.