Roy vs Roland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

English French German Italian

✓ All Clear

Roy Rank #542

Roland Rank #664

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #664 for Roland.

Is Roy or Roland more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Roy and Roland mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Roy and Roland boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.