Roy vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roy Rank #542

Salem Rank #635

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Roy or Salem more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Roy and Salem mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Salem boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.