Royce vs Hector

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 #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Royce Rank #463

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Hector mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Royce and Hector boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.