Roy vs Tony

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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Tony

Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#804
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
T, Tone

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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Tony Rank #804

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #804 for Tony.

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

Tony ___

  • Tony James
  • Tony Lee
  • Tony Ray
  • Tony Paul
  • Tony Michael
  • Tony John

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Roy

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If you choose Tony

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Tony more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Roy and Tony mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Roy and Tony boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.

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