Roy vs Lewis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

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Roy Rank #542

Lewis Rank #435

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Lewis more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lewis mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Roy and Lewis boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.