Roy vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Reed mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Reed boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.