Ronald vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronald

Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Ronald Rank #576

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #576 for Ronald.

Is Ronald or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Ronald at #576 in the United States.

What do Ronald and Royce mean?

Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Ronald and Royce boy or girl names?

Ronald is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.