Roy vs Prince

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 #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Roy Rank #542

Prince Rank #404

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Prince more popular?

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Prince mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Prince boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.