Roy vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Roy Rank #542

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Damien mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Damien boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.