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Roy

Pronunciation: [ r-OY ]

Girl Name #71,168 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Roy is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-OY.

Parents who love the name Roy often also consider Rose, Rosa, Rosie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#71,168
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Roy is also used as a boy name, ranked #542.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roy

Is Roy a boy or girl name?
Roy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71168. As a boy name, it is ranked #542. Roy is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Roy?
Roy is pronounced r-OY.
How popular is the name Roy?
Roy is currently ranked #71168 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Roy a common or rare name?
Roy is an uncommon name, ranked #71168 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Roy

Roy is a girl name .

Is Roy a boy or girl name? Roy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,168 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #542. Roy is more commonly used as a boy name.

Roy is currently ranked #71,168 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Roy include Royalty, Royal, Roya, Royale, Royalti . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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