Roy vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roy Rank #542

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Johan mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Johan boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.