Roy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Roy Rank #542

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Richard mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Richard boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.