Royce vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

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Popularity Comparison

Royce Rank #463
Stephen Rank #378

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Royce ___

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

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Royce

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If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royce or Stephen more popular?

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

What do Royce and Stephen mean?

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

Are Royce and Stephen boy or girl names?

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

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