Roy vs Apollo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #415 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, manly beauty"

Origin: Greek

American Greek Italian Spanish

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Roy Rank #542

Apollo Rank #415

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Apollo more popular?

Apollo is more popular, ranked #415 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Apollo mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Apollo means "strength, manly beauty" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Apollo boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Apollo is primarily a boy name.