Wilson vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

English American

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Wilson Rank #645

Royce Rank #463

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Royce more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Royce mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Wilson and Royce boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.