Allen vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Allen Rank #574

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Royce mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Allen and Royce boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.