Roy vs Theodore

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

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4
Total SSA Count
12,011
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #542 for Roy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Theodore mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Roy and Theodore boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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