Elio vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elio

Boy #508 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#508
Total SSA Count
599
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Leo

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elio Rank #508
Roy Rank #542

Elio is more popular, ranked #508 vs #542 for Roy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elio ___

  • Elio James
  • Elio Marco
  • Elio Luca
  • Elio Sebastian
  • Elio Rafael
  • Elio Matteo

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 Elio

Luca Matteo Marco Aria Luna

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elio or Roy more popular?

Elio is more popular, ranked #508 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Elio and Roy mean?

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

Are Elio and Roy boy or girl names?

Elio is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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