Drake vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Drake Rank #662

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Royce mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Drake and Royce boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.