Roy vs Lydia

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 #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

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Roy Rank #542

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Lydia mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Lydia boy or girl names?

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