Lionel vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lionel

Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Lionel Rank #561

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Lionel or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Lionel and Royce mean?

Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Lionel and Royce boy or girl names?

Lionel is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.