Roy vs Love

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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Girl #846 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deep affection, devotion"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Roy Rank #542

Love Rank #846

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #846 for Love.

Is Roy or Love more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Love at #846 in the United States.

What do Roy and Love mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Love means "deep affection, devotion" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Love boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Love is primarily a girl name.