Royce vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Royce Rank #463

Colby Rank #582

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Royce or Colby more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Royce and Colby mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Royce and Colby boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.