Roy vs Corey

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 #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Roy Rank #542

Corey Rank #679

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Roy or Corey more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Roy and Corey mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Roy and Corey boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.