Roy vs Princeton

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 #615 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince's town"

Origin: English

American African American

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Roy Rank #542

Princeton Rank #615

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #615 for Princeton.

Is Roy or Princeton more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Princeton at #615 in the United States.

What do Roy and Princeton mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Princeton means "prince's town" (English origin).

Are Roy and Princeton boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Princeton is primarily a boy name.