Roy vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Peyton Rank #659

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Roy or Peyton more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Roy and Peyton mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Peyton boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.