Roy vs Floyd

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 #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Roy Rank #542

Floyd Rank #2,176

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Roy or Floyd more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Roy and Floyd mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Roy and Floyd boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.