Russell vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Russell

Boy #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Russell Rank #368

Royce Rank #463

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Russell or Royce more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Russell and Royce mean?

Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Russell and Royce boy or girl names?

Russell is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.