Roy vs Maximilian

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 #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

German Austrian English Spanish Hungarian

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Roy Rank #542

Maximilian Rank #587

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #587 for Maximilian.

Is Roy or Maximilian more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Maximilian at #587 in the United States.

What do Roy and Maximilian mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Roy and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.