Stephen vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Stephen Rank #378

Royce Rank #463

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Stephen or Royce more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Royce mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Stephen and Royce boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.