Roy vs Rome

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 #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Italian American Latin American

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Roy Rank #542

Rome Rank #454

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Rome more popular?

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Rome mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Rome boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.