Donovan vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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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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Donovan Rank #505

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Royce mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Donovan and Royce boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.