Roy vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

American English Canadian

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Roy Rank #542

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Franklin mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Roy and Franklin boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.