Royce vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Royce Rank #463

Drake Rank #662

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Royce or Drake more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Royce and Drake mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Royce and Drake boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.