Royce vs Royal

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 #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

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Royce Rank #463

Royal Rank #428

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Royal more popular?

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Royal mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Royce and Royal boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.