Roy vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Roy Rank #542

Lionel Rank #561

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Roy or Lionel more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lionel mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Lionel boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.