Royce vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Royce Rank #463

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Gideon mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Royce and Gideon boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.