Roy vs Raymond

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Roy Rank #542

Raymond Rank #380

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Raymond more popular?

Raymond is more popular, ranked #380 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Raymond mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Raymond boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Raymond is primarily a boy name.