Name meaning & stats
Roy
Roy means “red” (Scottish Gaelic origin). 227,853 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Roys are 1.5× over-represented as composers.
What it means
“red”
Scottish GaelicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
227,853 US babies were named Roy between 1940 and 2025.
Where Roys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.4× | High · 54 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 45 people |
| Musician | 1.4× | High · 33 people |
| Composer | 1.5× | High · 28 people |
Among notable men who are composers, Roys show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Roy has a surprise career: 1.3×
Spelling family
Roy is the main spelling
- Roy 100%
- Roi <1%
- Roey <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)