Ariel vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Ariel Rank #512

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Royce mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Ariel and Royce boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.