Royce vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Royce Rank #463

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Preston mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and Preston boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.