Otis 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

Otis Rank #733
Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #733 for Otis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

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 Otis

Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otis or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Otis and Roy mean?

Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Otis and Roy boy or girl names?

Otis is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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