Royce vs Philip

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 #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Royce Rank #463

Philip Rank #522

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Royce or Philip more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Royce and Philip mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Royce and Philip boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.