Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Roy Rank #542

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #542 for Roy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Roy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Roy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charlotte and Roy boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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