Roy vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Roy Rank #542

Houston Rank #704

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Roy or Houston more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Roy and Houston mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Roy and Houston boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.