Roy vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Roy Rank #542

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Sean mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Roy and Sean boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.