Royce vs Pierce

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 #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Royce Rank #463

Pierce Rank #541

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Royce or Pierce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Royce and Pierce mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Royce and Pierce boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.