Royce vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Royce Rank #463

Alden Rank #577

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Royce or Alden more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Royce and Alden mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and Alden boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.