Roy vs Moses

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 #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Roy Rank #542

Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Moses mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Roy and Moses boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.