Roy vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Roy Rank #542

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Roy or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Roy and Royce mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Roy and Royce boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.