Roy vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Roy Rank #542

Duke Rank #710

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Roy or Duke more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Roy and Duke mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Duke boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.