Carroll vs Roy

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
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Popularity Comparison

Carroll Rank #12,270
Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #12270 for Carroll.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carroll ___

No pairings available yet.

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carroll

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If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carroll or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Carroll at #12270 in the United States.

What do Carroll and Roy mean?

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

Are Carroll and Roy boy or girl names?

Carroll is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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