Philip vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Philip Rank #522

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Philip or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Royce mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Philip and Royce boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.