Ellis vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Ellis Rank #273

Royce Rank #463

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Ellis or Royce more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Royce mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Ellis and Royce boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.