Roy vs Jayson

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 #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Roy Rank #542

Jayson Rank #623

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #623 for Jayson.

Is Roy or Jayson more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Roy and Jayson mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Jayson boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.