Royce vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Royce Rank #463

Bo Rank #452

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Bo more popular?

Bo is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Bo mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Royce and Bo boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.