Jay vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Jay Rank #397

Royce Rank #463

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Jay or Royce more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Jay and Royce mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Jay and Royce boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.