Kade vs Royce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kade

Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
986
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Royce

Boy #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#463
Total SSA Count
669
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roy

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Popularity Comparison

Kade Rank #346
Royce Rank #463

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 vs #463 for Royce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kade ___

  • Kade Thomas
  • Kade Owen
  • Kade Elliot
  • Kade Hunter
  • Kade James
  • Kade River

Royce ___

  • Royce James
  • Royce William
  • Royce Alexander
  • Royce Edward
  • Royce Michael
  • Royce Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kade

Chase Blake Brynn Sloane Reid

If you choose Royce

Reed Brooks Greyson Audrey Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kade or Royce more popular?

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Kade and Royce mean?

Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Kade and Royce boy or girl names?

Kade is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.

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