Roy
ROY
Popularity
#541
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Celtic
Total Births
410,743
Peak Year
#7,592 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scottish or Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'ruadh', meaning 'red'. It was often used to describe someone with red hair.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Roy Rogers
American singer and actor
Roy Orbison
American singer and songwriter
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