Paul vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Paul Rank #264

Royce Rank #463

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Paul or Royce more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Paul and Royce mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Paul and Royce boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.