Roy vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Roy Rank #542

Scott Rank #566

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Roy or Scott more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Roy and Scott mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Roy and Scott boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.