Boy name
Roy name meaning
“red; king”
Roy is a masculine name commonly linked to two European sources: Gaelic ruadh, meaning “red”, and the older French form roy, meaning “king”. The spelling alone does not establish which origin is intended in a particular use. Roi is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Roy mean?
Red; king
In Indonesian: merah; raja
Origin and cultural usage of Roy
Roy has more than one European origin: it can derive from Gaelic ruadh ‘red’ or the older French form roy ‘king’. The spelling alone does not identify the intended source.
Name combinations with Roy
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Roy, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Roy as a first name
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Roy Jeffrey
Interpretation
May life's peace find expression in the color red.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Jeffrey: peace
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Interpretation
A picture of the first sun appearing in red.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
- Pratama: first, earliest
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Roy Adiputra
Interpretation
May he become an outstanding son pictured in red.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Adiputra: an outstanding son
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Interpretation
A wish for wise restoration pictured in the color red.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Gibran: restoration, compensation for loss
- Sian: wise; virtuous
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Roy Purna
Interpretation
A wish for a complete life pictured in red.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Purna: whole, complete, perfect
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Roy Dirga
Interpretation
A picture of the color red enduring for a long time.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Dirga: long or enduring
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Interpretation
May intelligence and capability unite in a picture of red.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Akili: reason, intelligence
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
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Roy Bima
Interpretation
A picture of red conveying a powerful and fearsome impression.Meaning of each word
- Roy: red; king
- Bima: formidable, awe-inspiring
Roy as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a warrior in red beneath a star.Meaning of each word
- Tara: star in the sky
- Roy: red; king
- Satryo: knight or warrior
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Interpretation
A wish for excellence and abundance pictured in red.Meaning of each word
- Aditama: most distinguished or excellent
- Roy: red; king
- Zidane: increase, abundance
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Interpretation
A picture of an honored figure with beauty expressed in red.Meaning of each word
- Fandi: sir, respected person
- Roy: red; king
- Sulistya: beautiful and pleasing to behold
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Interpretation
May the first son grow noble, pictured in red.Meaning of each word
- Ekaputra: first son
- Roy: red; king
- Mulyawan: valuable, noble
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Interpretation
May he become a brave son pictured in red.Meaning of each word
- Sahputra: son, male child
- Roy: red; king
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
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Interpretation
May steadfastness and capability unite in a picture of red.Meaning of each word
- Tegar: steadfast, resilient in hardship
- Roy: red; king
- Wiguna: useful, possessing ability
Roy as a last name
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Alfa Roy
Interpretation
A picture of a beginning appearing with the first red.Meaning of each word
- Alfa: the first, a beginning
- Roy: red; king
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Cahyo Roy
Interpretation
A picture of light shining in a bright red hue.Meaning of each word
- Cahyo: light, radiance
- Roy: red; king
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Elang Roy
Interpretation
A picture of a large eagle appearing in red.Meaning of each word
- Elang: large bird of prey
- Roy: red; king
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Billy Roy
Interpretation
May he become a determined protector pictured in red.Meaning of each word
- Billy: resolute protector
- Roy: red; king
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Juang Roy
Interpretation
A picture of determined effort toward a goal, colored red.Meaning of each word
- Juang: striving to achieve a goal
- Roy: red; king
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Nicky Roy
Interpretation
A wish for the people's victory pictured in red.Meaning of each word
- Nicky: victory of the people
- Roy: red; king
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How to pronounce Roy
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦺꦴꦲꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮧᮄ |
Is Roy a boy’s name?
Yes, Roy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Roy ranks #232 among boy names in our data sample (78 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Roy
Famous people named Roy
- Roy Marten · b. 1952
- Roy Suryo · b. 1968
- Roy B.B. Janis · b. 1957
- Roy Jeconiah · b. 1969
- Roy Budiansyah · b. 1990
- Roy Mukhlis · b. 1986
- Roy Ricardo · b. 1989
- Roy Sungkono · b. 1990
- Roy Grafika Penataran
- Roy Hardi Siahaan
- Roy Jordy · b. 1978
- Roy Kiyoshi · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Roy
What is the meaning of Roy?
Roy means red; king. Roy has more than one European origin: it can derive from Gaelic ruadh ‘red’ or the older French form roy ‘king’. The spelling alone does not identify the intended source.
Is Roy a boy’s name?
Yes, Roy is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Roy?
Roy is of European origin.
How many syllables does Roy have?
Roy has 1 syllable (Roy) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Roy?
Roy ranks #232 among boy names in our data sample (78 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Roy?
Other spellings: Roi.
What full names go well with Roy?
Some ideas: Roy Jeffrey; Tara Roy Satryo; Alfa Roy.
Famous people named Roy?
Notable people named Roy include Roy Marten, Roy Suryo, Roy B.B. Janis.
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