Roy vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Roy Rank #542

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Bo mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Roy and Bo boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.