Royce vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Royce Rank #463

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Walter mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Royce and Walter boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.