Royce vs Wells

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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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Wey, Weie

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Popularity Comparison

Royce Rank #463
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 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

Wells ___

  • Wells Harrison
  • Wells Andrew
  • Wells James
  • Wells Michael
  • Wells Thomas
  • Wells Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royce or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Royce and Wells mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Royce and Wells boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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