Preston vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Preston Rank #330

Royce Rank #463

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Preston or Royce more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Preston and Royce mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Preston and Royce boy or girl names?

Preston is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.