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First Name
408k
in the U.S.
since 1880
408k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
53k
in the U.S.
in 2010
53k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Roy
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
Gaelic
21%
Hebrew
15%
African
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from all over the world, the name Roy is of English origin and means "King".
- According to a user from Arizona, U.S., the name Roy means "King originally spelled Roi".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Roy is of American origin and means "A great leader. And servant".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Roy means "royalty".
- According to a user from New Mexico, U.S., the name Roy means "Royal".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Roy is of Irish origin and means "Gift of god".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Roy
A king.
Etymology: F. roi
adjective Roy
Royal.
Wiktionary
English, Scottish, and French name of Norman origin. Originating from the Normans, the descendants of Norse Vikings from Denmark, Norway and Iceland who later migrated to Normandy. The derivation is from the word roy, meaning "king".
- A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.
- A city in Utah.
- A surname of Anglo-Norman origin.
- A surname of Old French origin.
- A surname of Scottish Gaelic origin.
- A surname of Bengali origin.
Roy was also found in the following language(s): French, Norwegian, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Roy
Notable Persons Named Roy
Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison was a rock, roll, rock music, rockabilly, country music, and pop music musician. He plays Gibson ES-335 and Fender Stratocaster. He holds the title Running Scared" by Roy Orbison, Oh, and Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison. His most notable accomplishments were from 1939 to 1988. Roy was given the name Roy Kelton Orbison on April 23rd, 1936 in Vernon, Texas, U.S. Roy is also known as The Big O. He died on December 6th, 1988.
Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson was an actor. His career lasted from 1947 to 1985. Rock was given the name Roy Harold Scherer, Jr. on November 17th, 1925 in Winnetka, Illinois, U.S. Rock is also known as Roy Harold Fitzgerald and Roc Hudson. He passed away on October 2nd, 1985.
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson is a soccer player for the England national football team, Crystal Palace F.C., Tonbridge Angels F.C., Ebbsfleet United F.C., Maidstone United F.C. (1897), Ashford United F.C., Berea Park F.C., and Carshalton Athletic F.C. Roy was born on August 9th, 1947 in Croydon, England.
Roy Lichtenstein
Roy Lichtenstein was an artist. Roy was given the name Roy Fox Lichtenstein on October 27th, 1923 in Manhattan. He left this life on September 29th, 1997.
RJ Mitte
RJ Mitte is an actor and film producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 2006 to present. RJ was given the name Roy Frank Mitte III on August 21st, 1992 in Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. RJ is also known as Mitte III and Roy Frank.
Roy Cohn
Roy Cohn was a lawyer. Roy was given the name Roy Marcus Cohn by his parent Albert C. Cohn on February 20th, 1927 in New York City. He passed away on August 2nd, 1986.
- Roy ScheiderActor
- Roy KeaneSoccer Player
- Roy RogersSinger
- Roy Cooper48
- Roy O. DisneyCEO of The Walt Disney Company
- Roy HibbertBasketball Player
- Roy Linwood ClarkMusician
- Roy WilliamsCollege Coach
- Roy BluntChairman of the Senate Rules Committee
- Roy E. DisneyVice Chairman
- Roy HarperMusician
- Roy KimSinging
- Roy BuchananMusician
- Jr. Roy JonesBoxer
Notable Persons With the Last Name Roy
Notable Persons With the Last Name Roy
Mouni Roy
Mouni Roy is an actress and dancer. She was most active from 2007 to present. Mouni was born on September 28th, 1985 in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
He holds the title Raja. Raja was born on May 22nd, 1772 in Radhanagore. Raja is also known as Herald Of New Age. He breathed his last breath on September 27th, 1833.
Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy is a writer. She was most prominent from 1997 to present. Arundhati was given the name Suzanna Arundhati Roy on November 24th, 1961 in Shillong, Assam , India.
Deep Roy
Deep Roy is an actor, stuntman, puppeteer, and comedian. His ongoing career started in 1976. Deep was given the name Mohinder Purba on December 1st, 1957 in Nairobi, Kenya. Deep is also known as Gurdeep Roy, Roy Deep, and Gordeep Roy.
Ronit Roy
Ronit Roy is a businessperson, actor, and businessman. He was most prominent from 1984 to present. Ronit was given the name Ronit Bose Roy on October 11th, 1965 in Nagpur.
Siegfried & Roy
Siegfried & Roy is a magicians and entertainers. Siegfried was given the name Siegfried Fischbacher on June 13th, 1939 in Rosenheim, Bavaria, Germany. Siegfried is also known as Siegfried & Roy and Masters Of The Impossible.
Common last names for Roy
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Roy | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 75.20% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 9.04% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 9.69% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.54% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.96% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.57% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Roy
People with the last name Roy are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Roy
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