Roy vs Tommy

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 #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American Irish

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Roy Rank #542

Tommy Rank #731

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #731 for Tommy.

Is Roy or Tommy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Tommy at #731 in the United States.

What do Roy and Tommy mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tommy means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Roy and Tommy boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Tommy is primarily a boy name.