Royce vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Royce Rank #463

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Shepherd mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Royce and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.