Royce vs Wade

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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Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#341
Total SSA Count
1,009
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Royce Rank #463
Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 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

Wade ___

  • Wade Thomas
  • Wade Allen
  • Wade Andrew
  • Wade Parker
  • Wade Elliott
  • Wade Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Royce

Reed Brooks Greyson Audrey Charlotte

If you choose Wade

Chase Cole Brooke Sloane Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royce or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Wade mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and Wade boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.

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