Roy ... Roy or Roi is a masculine given name and a family surname with varied origins.

2 days ago · Former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer, credited with the creation of BCS, has died. Kramer, who was also a former Vanderbilt Athletics director, was 96.

4 days ago · Roy is a boy's name of French, Celtic origin meaning "king or red-haired". Roy is the 541 ranked male name by popularity.

1 day ago · Roy Kramer, who served as SEC commissioner for 12 years and was the force behind the creation of the Bowl Championship Series, has died at the age of 96.

1 day ago · Roy Kramer, who served as the sixth commissioner of the Southeastern Conference as well as athletics director at Vanderbilt University, passed away Thursday at the age of 96.

23 hours ago · Roy Kramer, the onetime football coach who became an athletic director at Vanderbilt, then, eventually, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, where he set the template for the …

Aug 5, 2025 · Roy brings royal flair with roots in Gaelic and Norman heritage. Learn its meaning, pronunciation, and famous bearers to see why it remains a timeless choice.

Nov 29, 2025 · The name Roy is primarily a male name of Scottish origin that means Red. Click through to find out more information about the name Roy on BabyNames.com.

It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Roy is "red". As a short form of names like Leroy, Roy is also a form of the Old French term roi, meaning "king".

Oct 6, 2024 · 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".