Holden vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Holden Rank #281

Royce Rank #463

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Holden or Royce more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Holden and Royce mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Holden and Royce boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.