Royce vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Royce Rank #463

Bruce Rank #540

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Royce or Bruce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Royce and Bruce mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Royce and Bruce boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.