Devin vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devin

Boy #516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fawn"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#516
Total SSA Count
593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dev

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Roy Rank #542

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 vs #542 for Roy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devin ___

  • Devin James
  • Devin Michael
  • Devin Patrick
  • Devin Sean
  • Devin Ryan
  • Devin Owen

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 Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Roy more popular?

Devin is more popular, ranked #516 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Devin and Roy mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Devin and Roy boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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