Royce vs Kian

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 #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Royce Rank #463

Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Kian mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Royce and Kian boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.