♂ Name Roy

Q: What does the name Roy mean?

The name Roy means 'red' and 'redhead' (from Celtic'ruadh') and 'shepherd' or 'my shepherd' (from Hebrew 'ro'e/רוֹעֶה'). Besides, people like to derive the name from French 'roi' meaning 'king'.

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Roy is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Roy come from?

Roy is an English and Scottish variant of the Irish name Ruadh, which is of Celtic origin. However, Roy can also be derived from Hebrew.

What does the name Roy mean?

The name Roy means “red” and “redhead” (from Celtic”ruadh”) and “shepherd” or “my shepherd” (from Hebrew “ro’e/רוֹעֶה”). Besides, people like to derive the name from French “roi” meaning “king”.

Pronunciation of Roy

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Variants

Roi

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Popularity of the name Roy

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