Roy vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Roy Rank #542

Lee Rank #715

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Roy or Lee more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lee mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Roy and Lee boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.