Royce vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Royce Rank #463

Sam Rank #652

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Royce or Sam more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Royce and Sam mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Royce and Sam boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.