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Roy vs Kroi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kroi

Boy #5,279 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"after, behind (positional)"

Origin: Khmer

Cultural Roots

Cambodian Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,279
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Kroi Rank #5,279

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #5279 for Kroi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Kroi more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Kroi at #5279 in the United States.

What do Roy and Kroi mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kroi means "after, behind (positional)" (Khmer origin).

Are Roy and Kroi boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Kroi is primarily a boy name.

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