Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish, French
Meaning: King, Red, Regal, Red Haired
Pronunciation: Roy, rɔɪ, R OY
Popularity Rank: #794
The name Roy is of French origin and means 'king'. It is derived from the word 'roi', which means king in French.
The name Roy is of Scottish, French origin and means King, Red, Regal, Red Haired. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Roy is commonly found in United States of America, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Roy
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): rɔɪ
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R OY
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OY: Pronounce as in "boy" (B OY)
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At NamesLook, the name Roy is recorded 76,850 times globally, ranking it as the 794th most common name worldwide.
Roy is most prevalent in United States of America, with 12,843 occurrences, making it the 435th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Roy is found among 1 in every 35 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #435 | 1 : 141 |
| Netherlands | #54 | 1 : 35 |
| United Kingdom | #257 | 1 : 70 |
| Malaysia | #237 | 1 : 479 |
| Peru | #313 | 1 : 235 |
| Israel | #160 | 1 : 98 |
| Hong Kong | #135 | 1 : 154 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,402 | 1 : 1,311 |
| Mexico | #781 | 1 : 417 |
| Costa Rica | #124 | 1 : 71 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Roy from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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