Brian vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Brian Rank #301

Royce Rank #463

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Brian or Royce more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Brian and Royce mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Brian and Royce boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.