Royce vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Royce Rank #463

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Ellis mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Royce and Ellis boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.