Wilson vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Wilson Rank #645

Roy Rank #542

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

Is Wilson or Roy more popular?

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

What do Wilson and Roy mean?

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

Are Wilson and Roy boy or girl names?

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