Roy vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Roy Rank #542

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lian mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Roy and Lian boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.