Royce vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Royce Rank #463
Wilson Rank #645

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 vs #645 for Wilson.

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

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Wilson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Royce or Wilson more popular?

Royce is more popular, ranked #463 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Royce and Wilson mean?

Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Royce and Wilson boy or girl names?

Royce is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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