Roy vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Roy Rank #542

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Stephen mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Roy and Stephen boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.