Roy vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roy Rank #542

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Raphael mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Raphael boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.