Roy vs Reign

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 #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

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Roy Rank #542

Reign Rank #624

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #624 for Reign.

Is Roy or Reign more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Reign at #624 in the United States.

What do Roy and Reign mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin).

Are Roy and Reign boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Reign is primarily a boy name.