Roy vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Roy Rank #542

Lucian Rank #486

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Lucian more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lucian mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Lucian boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.