Roy vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Zeke Rank #732

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #732 for Zeke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Zeke more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Zeke at #732 in the United States.

What do Roy and Zeke mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roy and Zeke boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.

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