Roy vs Lawson

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 #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lawson mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Lawson boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.