Royce vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Royce Rank #463

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Kenneth mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Royce and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.