Royce vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Royce Rank #463

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Royce or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Wells mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and Wells boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.