Roy vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Roy Rank #542

Dennis Rank #708

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Roy or Dennis more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Roy and Dennis mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Dennis boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.