Kenneth vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenneth

Boy #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Kenneth Rank #284

Royce Rank #463

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Kenneth or Royce more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Kenneth and Royce mean?

Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Kenneth and Royce boy or girl names?

Kenneth is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.