Roy vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Roy Rank #542

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Wilder mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Wilder boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.