Roy vs Willis

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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Willis

Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,686
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Willy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Willis Rank #2,686

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #2686 for Willis.

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

Willis ___

  • Willis James
  • Willis Thomas
  • Willis Scott
  • Willis Dean
  • Willis Grant
  • Willis Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Roy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Willis more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Roy and Willis mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Roy and Willis boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.

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