Roy vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Roy Rank #542

Chris Rank #651

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Roy or Chris more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Roy and Chris mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Chris boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.