Roy vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Roy Rank #542

Drew Rank #543

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Roy or Drew more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Roy and Drew mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Drew boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.