Gregory vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Gregory Rank #538

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #538 for Gregory.

Is Gregory or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Gregory at #538 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Royce mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Gregory and Royce boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.