Royce vs Dakota

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 #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"friendly, allies, friend"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

American Native American

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Royce Rank #463

Dakota Rank #329

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Dakota more popular?

Dakota is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Dakota mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Dakota means "friendly, allies, friend" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Royce and Dakota boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Dakota is primarily a boy name.