Roy vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Roy Rank #542

Jefferson Rank #711

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Roy or Jefferson more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Roy and Jefferson mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.