Roy vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Roy Rank #542

Phillip Rank #627

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Roy or Phillip more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Roy and Phillip mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Phillip boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.