Royce vs Boston

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 #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Royce Rank #463

Boston Rank #628

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Royce or Boston more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Royce and Boston mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and Boston boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.