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Roy vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Cassian Rank #617

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Cassian more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Roy and Cassian mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Cassian boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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