Royce vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Royce Rank #463

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Jay mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Royce and Jay boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.