Royce vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Royce Rank #463

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and King mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and King boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.