Roy vs Ridge

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 #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Roy Rank #542

Ridge Rank #529

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Ridge more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Ridge mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Ridge boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.