Roy vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Wells mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Wells boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.