Roy vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Roy Rank #542

Wilson Rank #645

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Roy or Wilson more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Roy and Wilson mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Roy and Wilson boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.