Roy vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Roy Rank #542

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Jay mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Roy and Jay boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.