Guy 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

Guy Rank #1,562
Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #1562 for Guy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Guy ___

  • Guy James
  • Guy Thomas
  • Guy William
  • Guy Edward
  • Guy Michael
  • Guy Robert

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 Guy

Miles Rex Hugh Bess Nell

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guy or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Roy mean?

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

Are Guy and Roy boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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