Royce vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Royce Rank #463

Shawn Rank #639

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Royce or Shawn more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Royce and Shawn mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Royce and Shawn boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.