Boston vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Boston Rank #628

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Royce mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Boston and Royce boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.