Roy vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Roy Rank #542

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Edgar mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Edgar boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.