Royce vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Royce Rank #463

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Reed mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and Reed boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.