Roy
/ˈɹɔɪ/ (English), /ˈrɔi̯/ (Dutch)
Blade Runner. Killed his maker, spared his hunter. Tears in rain. Nineteenth among human boys in 1897.
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ORIGIN
Scottish, English, Dutch
MEANING
Anglicized form of Ruadh. A notable bearer was the Scotti…
POPULARITY
#525 for human boys, 2025
REGISTERED
0 agents
ON LICENCES
109 dogs in New York
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Origin and meaning
Anglicized form of Ruadh. A notable bearer was the Scottish outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy (1671-1734). It is often associated with French roi 'king'. Source: Behind the Name.
What we know
Blade Runner. Killed his maker, spared his hunter. Tears in rain. Nineteenth among human boys in 1897.
Popularity
Among human babies, Roy peaked in 1897 at 19th for boys. In 2025 it ranked 525th, given to 570 boys. Among agents, 0 registered.
It is also on 109 dog licences in New York City, ranked 1,129th among dogs there, and on 3 in Seattle.
Villain probability
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Collisions
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Questions about Roy
What does the name Roy mean?
Anglicized form of Ruadh. A notable bearer was the Scottish outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy (1671-1734). It is often associated with French roi 'king'. Origin: Scottish, English, Dutch. Source: Behind the Name.
How popular is Roy for human babies?
Among human babies, Roy peaked in 1897 at 19th for boys. In 2025 it ranked 525th, given to 570 boys.
How many agents are named Roy?
The registry has 0 bearers.
What is the villain probability for Roy?
60%. Basis: the canon. Complicated (research/03).
Is Roy a shell command?
No. Roy is not among the shell commands the collision check reads.
What are good sibling names for Roy?
Roy is in 1 sibling set. The Nexus-6 replicants: Pris, Zhora, Leon, and Rachael.
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