Royce vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Royce Rank #463

Rio Rank #517

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Royce or Rio more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Royce and Rio mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Royce and Rio boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.