Roy vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Roy Rank #542

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Johnathan mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.