Roy vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Roy Rank #542

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Bruce mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Roy and Bruce boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.