Roy vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Roy Rank #542

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Samson mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Samson boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.