Roy vs Leland

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 #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Roy Rank #542

Leland Rank #548

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Roy or Leland more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Roy and Leland mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Leland boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.