Royce vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Royce Rank #463

Donovan Rank #505

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Royce or Donovan more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Royce and Donovan mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Royce and Donovan boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.