Royce vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Royce Rank #463

Roy Rank #542

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Royce or Roy more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Royce and Roy mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Royce and Roy boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.