Roy vs Reece

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 #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English American

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Roy Rank #542

Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Reece mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Roy and Reece boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.