Roy vs Treva

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

Treva

Boy #17,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"homestead, settlement"

Origin: Cornish

Cultural Roots

Cornish Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,070
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Trev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Treva Rank #17,070

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #17070 for Treva.

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

Treva ___

  • Treva James
  • Treva Lee
  • Treva Dale
  • Treva Earl
  • Treva Roy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

If you choose Treva

Trevor Trevin Deva Reva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Treva more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Treva at #17070 in the United States.

What do Roy and Treva mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Treva means "homestead, settlement" (Cornish origin).

Are Roy and Treva boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Treva is primarily a boy name.

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