Stephen vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Stephen Rank #378

Roy Rank #542

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Stephen or Roy more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Roy mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Stephen and Roy boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.