Roye is of Norman origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'Raginhari' and 'Herigar', translating to 'powerful ruler'. It was introduced into England following the Norman Conquest in 1066 and was initially popular among the nobility. Over time, it has evolved into several variants such as Roi, Rue, and Roy.
The name Roye was quite popular around the mid-20th century with a notable spike between 1942 and 1944. However, it seems to have declined thereafter as seen by the consistent number of births from 1945 onwards until 1949. Overall, there were 43 babies named Roye during this period.