Royce vs Lionel

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 #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Royce Rank #463

Lionel Rank #561

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Royce or Lionel more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Royce and Lionel mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Royce and Lionel boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.