Royce vs Killian

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 #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Royce Rank #463

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Killian mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Royce and Killian boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.