Zander vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

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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Zander Rank #379

Royce Rank #463

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Zander or Royce more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Zander and Royce mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Zander and Royce boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.