Roy vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

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Roy Rank #542

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Hugo mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Hugo boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.