Names like Roy
If Roy is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Scottish/Gaelic classics to names with a similar sound. Roy has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Scott, Kyle, Ronald and Corey.
24 boy names like Roy
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- Scott#534It refers to someone from Scotland, or a Scottish speaker.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Kyle#509Kyle means "narrow strait" or "channel".Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Ronald#638It means "ruler's counselor" or "powerful advisor."Similar popularity curve
- Corey#778Could mean 'from the hollow' or 'dweller of the hollow'.Similar popularity curve
- RossRoss refers to someone who lived on a peninsula or headland.One syllable
- Keith#801From the battle place or woods.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Bryce#357It means 'speckled' or 'freckled.' This refers to a person with freckles or a mottled…Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Neil#851Champion; passionateSimilar popularity curveOne syllable
- GlennIt means "from the valley".One syllable
- Collin#493The name Collin means 'young hound' or 'cub'.Similar popularity curve
- Reese#603Reese means "ardor" or "fiery."Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Douglas#807From the dark river; dark water.Similar popularity curve
- Raul#634Raul means "wise counselor" or "wolf counsel".Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Bruce#536This name comes from a French place name, 'Bruis,' which meant 'from the brushwood…One syllable
- Rudy#739Rudy is a short form of Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf".Similar popularity curve
- Reece#460Reece means "ardor" or "fiery."Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- CraigThe name Craig means "rock" or "crag." It refers to someone who lived near a steep…One syllable
- Jay#392Jay is often considered a shortened form of names beginning with the letter 'J.' It can…Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- Grant#228Grant means "large" or "great." It originally referred to someone tall in stature.One syllable
- StuartA caretaker or steward of property or estate.One syllable
- Kenneth#294Kenneth likely means "handsome" or "born of fire."Similar popularity curve
- Clay#573Clay refers to earth or soil.Similar popularity curveOne syllable
- RonnieRonnie is often a shortened version of Ronald, meaning "ruler's counselor." It can also…
- Mccoy#806From the Scottish Gaelic "Mac Aodha," meaning "son of Aodh." Aodh was an ancient Celtic…Same “-oy” endingOne syllable
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- What names are similar to Roy?
- Names with a similar style to Roy include Scott, Kyle, Ronald, Corey, Ross and Keith.
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- Each name is compared with Roy on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Roy has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.