Royce vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Royce Rank #463

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Paul mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Royce and Paul boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.