Roy vs Kian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Roy Rank #542

Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Kian mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Roy and Kian boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.