Roy vs Erik

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 #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Roy Rank #542

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Erik mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Roy and Erik boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.