Roy vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Roy Rank #542

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Pierce mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Roy and Pierce boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.