Sam vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Sam Rank #652

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Royce mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Sam and Royce boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.