Royce vs Sonny

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 #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Royce Rank #463

Sonny Rank #336

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Sonny more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Sonny mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Royce and Sonny boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.