Roy vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Roy Rank #542

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Jake mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Jake boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.