Roy vs Bryan

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 #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Roy Rank #542

Bryan Rank #306

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Bryan more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Bryan mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Roy and Bryan boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.