Roy vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Roy Rank #542

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Gideon mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Gideon boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.