Roy vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Roy Rank #542

Seth Rank #559

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Roy or Seth more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Roy and Seth mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Roy and Seth boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.