Sullivan vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Royce Rank #463

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Sullivan or Royce more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Royce mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Sullivan and Royce boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.