Roi
Meaningking · French
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,143 in 1953
34 babies were named Roi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,601 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Roi, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Roi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRoi first shows up in US birth records in 1944, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 81 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1953, when it reached #3,143.
- TrendRoi has climbed 2,601 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn French, Roi means “king”. Our records link it to French and Scottish roots.
About the name Roi
Roi is a boy name of French and Scottish origin meaning “king”. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-roi”. US birth records list Roi for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 34 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1953, when it ranked #3,143 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:French namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.4 | 733,945 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 490,196 boys |
| 2010s | 6.7 | 148,368 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 70,505 boys |
Other spellings of Roi
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Roi
What does the name Roi mean?
Roi means “king” in French.
What is the origin of the name Roi?
Roi has French, Scottish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Roi a boy or girl name?
Roi is a boy name.
How popular is the name Roi?
Roi ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 1953 (#3,143).