Roy vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Roy Rank #542

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and King mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and King boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.