Roy vs Gregory

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 #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Roy Rank #542

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Gregory mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Gregory boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.