Roy vs Winston

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 #406 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wine stone"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Roy Rank #542

Winston Rank #406

Winston is more popular, ranked #406 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Winston more popular?

Winston is more popular, ranked #406 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Winston mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Winston means "wine stone" (Old English origin).

Are Roy and Winston boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Winston is primarily a boy name.