Roy vs Wilson

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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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Roy Rank #542
Wilson Rank #645

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #645 for Wilson.

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

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roy or Wilson more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Roy and Wilson mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Roy and Wilson boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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