Roy is a boy's name of French origin meaning “King; Old English origin meaning "ruler" or "monarch".” With 1 syllable, it is short and easy to say. As of 2023, Roy ranks #553 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #551 in 2021.
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roy
Phonetic spelling
Currently #553 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Roy means “King; Old English origin meaning "ruler" or "monarch".” It is a boy's name of French origin.
Roy is pronounced roy.
Roy is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Roy currently ranks #553 among boys' names in the United States.
Middle names that pair well with Roy include Roy James, Roy Alexander, Roy William, Roy Thomas.
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