Ronin vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese 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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Ronin Rank #494

Roy Rank #542

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Ronin or Roy more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Roy mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ronin and Roy boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.