Roy vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Roy Rank #542

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lawrence mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.