Tommy vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tommy

Boy #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American Irish

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Tommy Rank #731

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #731 for Tommy.

Is Tommy or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Tommy at #731 in the United States.

What do Tommy and Roy mean?

Tommy means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Tommy and Roy boy or girl names?

Tommy is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.