Roy vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Roy Rank #542

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Damon mean?

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

Are Roy and Damon boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.