Roy vs Julius

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 #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Roy Rank #542

Julius Rank #390

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Julius more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Julius mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Julius boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.