Narcissa vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Narcissa Rank #71,267
Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

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 Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Narcissa or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Narcissa and Roy mean?

Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Narcissa and Roy boy or girl names?

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

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