Royce vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Royce Rank #463

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Kyle mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Royce and Kyle boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.