Roy vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Roy Rank #542

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Augustus mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Augustus boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.