Roy

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Red-haired; king
Pronunciation
ROI(English, Dutch)
roy (as in "toy")
Popularity
Roy is a popular name in the United States, ranking at #423 in 2020. It is also commonly used in other English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada.

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Roy Name meanings & History

English, Scottish, French. Red-haired; king. Anglicized form of Ruadh. A notable bearer was the Scottish outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy (1671-1734). It is often associated with French roi "king". Roy is a versatile name that can be used for boys of any age. It is a classic name that has been popular for generations, but also has a modern feel to it.

Zodiac Sign of Roy: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Roy:

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Roy is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Roy include Roy Orbison (American singer), Roy Hodgson (English soccer coach), and Roy Clark (American country musician).

2.) ROY (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating as a descriptive nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red). (ROI)


3.) Roy (Male)

Usage: Gaelic

Meanings: Red

Other Forms: Roi, Roye


4.) ROY (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scottish, Roy represents the transferred use of the surname originating as a descriptive nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red). (ROY)


5.) ROY (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the Scottish Gaelic ruadh (red-haired, red). The name originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a red, ruddy complexion, much as Read was used in England. Roy, now a common name throughout the English-speaking world, often takes the alternative definition “king” from the Old French roy (king) and is used as a name element in combination names such as Leroy (the king). (ROI)


6.) ROY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname that originated as a descriptive nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red). (ROI)


7.) Roy (Male)

Usage: Medieval Galician

Meanings: As mentioned above, Roy carries different meanings, including red-haired and king. The name is also associated with bravery, leadership, and strength.


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Description: The name Roy has various origins, including Scottish, Irish, and French. In Scottish and Irish Gaelic, it means "red-haired," while in French, it means "king.". As mentioned above, Roy carries different meanings, including red-haired and king. The name is also associated with bravery, leadership, and strength. Medieval Galician form of Roi 1. Roy has been used as a first name for boys for centuries and is still a popular choice among parents today.

Famous People

There are many famous people with the given name Roy, including American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison, Indian film actor Roy Chowdhury, and American baseball player Roy Halladay.

8.) Roy (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Roy means "red-haired" or "ruddy complexion" in Scottish Gaelic. In English, it means "king" or "royal".


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Description: Roy means "red-haired" or "ruddy complexion" in Scottish Gaelic. In English, it means "king" or "royal". Medieval Galician form of Roi 1. The name Roy is commonly used as a first name for boys. It is also used as a surname.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Roy include Roy Orbison (American singer-songwriter), Roy Rogers (American actor and singer), and Roy Keane (Irish footballer).

9.) Roy (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) king. A short form of Royal, Royce. See also Conroy,Delroy,Fitzroy,Leroy,Loe.

Other Forms: Roye, Ruy


10.) ROY (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Derived from the French roi (king). Var: Rey. (ROI)


11.) Roy (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) king

Other Forms: Roi


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