Royce vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Royce Rank #463

Brian Rank #301

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Brian more popular?

Brian is more popular, ranked #301 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Brian mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Royce and Brian boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.