Roy vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Roy Rank #542

Forest Rank #725

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Roy or Forest more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Roy and Forest mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Roy and Forest boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.