Roy vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roy Rank #542

Sam Rank #652

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Roy or Sam more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Roy and Sam mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Sam boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.