Roy vs Drake

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 #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Roy Rank #542

Drake Rank #662

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Roy or Drake more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Roy and Drake mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Roy and Drake boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.