Roy vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

✓ All Clear

Roy Rank #542

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Jeffrey mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.