Roy vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Rylan mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Rylan boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.