Royce vs Bowen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Boy #322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Owen"

Origin: Welsh

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Royce Rank #463

Bowen Rank #322

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Bowen more popular?

Bowen is more popular, ranked #322 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Bowen mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Bowen means "son of Owen" (Welsh origin).

Are Royce and Bowen boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Bowen is primarily a boy name.