Roy vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Roy Rank #542

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Russell mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Roy and Russell boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.