Royce vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Royce Rank #463

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Russell mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Royce and Russell boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.