Royce vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Royce Rank #463

Franklin Rank #389

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Franklin more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Franklin mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Royce and Franklin boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.