Roy vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Roy Rank #542

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Alexis mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Alexis boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.