English Boy Names That Mean Royalty
English boy names that mean royalty come in more shapes than you'd expect: literal titles, ruler-root compounds, and place names built right on the word king.
Names300
OriginEnglish
MeaningRoyalty
GenderBoy
Royalty shows up in English names in surprisingly literal ways. Prince and Royal are word names, taken straight from the vocabulary of rank rather than borrowed from a king's biography. No translation required — the meaning is right there on the label.
Other names get there through geography and family history. Kingston and Princeton are English place names built directly on 'king's town' and 'prince's town,' while Emerson and Lawson carry authority as inherited surnames, 'son of' names that quietly signal standing.
Where English Boy Names That Mean Royalty Come From
A second cluster of English boy names that mean royalty comes from Old Germanic ruler-compounds rather than royal vocabulary. Walter means 'ruler of the army,' Derek means 'ruler of the people,' and Hank, its plainspoken American cousin, means 'ruler of the home.' Same root idea, three different domains to rule.
Familiar Names, Unexpected Meanings
Some entries earn their royal meaning through history and association rather than etymology alone. Edgar was borne by kings of England; Royce carries Old French kingly roots plus the borrowed shine of a luxury car brand; and Lawrence means 'laurel-crowned,' the kind of wreath given to victors in the ancient world.
Names List
Kingston#204 in the U.S.King's town; royal settlement — from Old English cyning (king) and tūn (settlement)Pronounced KING-ston▶Walter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderPronounced WAWL-ter▶Emerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerPronounced EM-er-sun▶Crew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or companyPronounced KROO▶Derek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folkPronounced DAIR-ik▶Lawson#381 in the U.S.English surname meaning son of Lawrence, itself from Latin Laurentius meaning man from Laurentum or laurePronounced LAW-sun▶Hank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich meaning rulePronounced HANK▶Lewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combining hlud (fPronounced LOO-is▶Prince#447 in the U.S.From Old French 'prince' and Latin 'princeps' meaning 'first one' or 'chief,' referring to a royal heir; Pronounced PRINS▶Royal#476 in the U.S.From the English word 'royal,' derived from Old French 'roial' and Latin 'regalis' meaning kingly or of tPronounced ROY-ul▶Edgar#486 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgar,' composed of 'ead' (rich, fortune, prosperity) and 'gar' (spear), meaning 'richPronounced ED-gar▶Royce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' cultural associatPronounced ROYS▶Lawrence#520 in the U.S.From the Latin Laurentius, meaning 'man from Laurentum,' an ancient city near Rome; the city name is possPronounced LOR-ents▶Ridge#530 in the U.S.From Old English hrycg meaning 'spine' or 'ridge,' referring to a long raised strip of land; used as a suPronounced RIJ▶Scott#534 in the U.S.From the English and Scottish surname Scott, meaning 'a Scot' or 'a person from Scotland,' derived from OPronounced SKAHT▶Rocky#568 in the U.S.Rocky ground; rest — an English nickname and given name derived from Rocco or Rock, evoking strength and Pronounced ROK-ee▶Tru#591 in the U.S.Modern creative short form derived from English true, meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or 'genuine,' used as Pronounced TROO▶Krew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as a modern gPronounced KROO▶Princeton#653 in the U.S.From the English place name Princeton, composed of prince (from Latin princeps, meaning first or chief) aPronounced PRIN-stun▶Harry#775 in the U.S.Home ruler or ruler of the estate; an English pet form of Henry or Harold, from the Germanic elements heiPronounced HAIR-ee▶Watson#864 in the U.S.Son of Walter; from the medieval English given name Wat (short form of Walter: ruler of the army) + -sonPronounced WAT-sun▶Coast#875 in the U.S.From Old French coste and Latin costa meaning rib, side, or edge; used as a given name evoking the boundaPronounced KOHST▶Rey#908 in the U.S.From Spanish rey meaning king; also used as a variant of the English name Ray, itself a short form of RayPronounced RAY▶Beck#913 in the U.S.From Old Norse bekkr meaning a stream or small brook; a topographic surname for someone living near a strPronounced BEK▶Aspen#920 in the U.S.The aspen tree (Populus tremula); from Old English aespe (aspen tree, quaking tree)Pronounced AS-pen▶Kreed#936 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Creed, from Old English creda and Latin credo (I believe); meaning a formal Pronounced KREED▶Krue#937 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Crew, from Old French creue meaning an increase or new growth, later a group Pronounced KROO▶Ricky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or king and hPronounced RIK-ee▶Kingsley#984 in the U.S.King's meadow; from Old English cyning (king) + leah (clearing, meadow)Pronounced KINGZ-lee▶Landry#996 in the U.S.Land ruler; lord of the landPronounced LAN-dree▶Gary#1130 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names containing Pronounced GAIR-ee▶Elmer#1166 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Pronounced EL-mer▶Noble#1233 in the U.S.Noble, of high moral character, distinguishedPronounced NOH-bul▶Kendrix#1325 in the U.S.Royal ruler; son of the royal powerPronounced KEN-driks▶Freddy#1328 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peacePronounced FRED-ee▶Baron#1506 in the U.S.Nobleman; originally 'man, warrior'Pronounced BAIR-un▶Kyng#1547 in the U.S.Stylized respelling of the word name 'King', from Old English 'cyning' ('ruler, monarch').Pronounced KING▶Honor#1577 in the U.S.Honor, integrity, and dignity; from the Latin honos meaning honor or esteem, used as a virtue name in thePronounced ON-er▶Gentry#1598 in the U.S.From an English surname derived from the word gentry (Old French genterie), referring to people of good oPronounced JEN-tree▶Fredrick#1651 in the U.S.Variant of Frederick, from Germanic 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler), 'peaceful ruler'.Pronounced FRED-rik▶Sire#1679 in the U.S.A modern given name from the English word sire, a respectful title for a king, lord, or father, from Old Pronounced SY-er▶Fred#1686 in the U.S.A short form of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid' ('peace') + 'ric' ('ruler, power'), meaning 'peacefulPronounced FRED▶Steve#1692 in the U.S.short form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning "crown, garland"Pronounced STEEV▶Kendry#1711 in the U.S.Variant of Kendrick, from Old English 'cyne-ric' (royal power) or Welsh 'Cynwrig' (chief hero).Pronounced KEN-dree▶Navy#1714 in the U.S.from the English word for a nation's fleet of warships, also evoking the color navy blue; ultimately fromPronounced NAY-vee▶Donnie#1761 in the U.S.Diminutive of Donald, from the Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, composed of 'domno' ('world') and 'val' ('rule, Pronounced DAHN-ee▶Don#1789 in the U.S.Ruler of the worldPronounced DAHN▶Richie#1798 in the U.S.Brave ruler (pet form of Richard)Pronounced RIHCH-ee▶Lonnie#1822 in the U.S.Noble and readyPronounced LAHN-ee▶Roderick#1909 in the U.S.Famous rulerPronounced RAHD-uh-rihk▶Freddie#1956 in the U.S.Pet form of Frederick, from Germanic frid 'peace' and ric 'ruler', meaning 'peaceful ruler'.Pronounced FREHD-ee▶Ryett#2021 in the U.S.Little kingPronounced RYE-uht▶Riker#2145 in the U.S.Brave rulerPronounced REEK-ehr▶Earl#2152 in the U.S.Nobleman, warriorPronounced ERRL▶Hendrixx#2210 in the U.S.Home rulerPronounced HEHN-drihks▶Amirion#2254 in the U.S.prince of lightPronounced uh-MEER-ee-un▶Patton#2325 in the U.S.Fighter's estate; from Old English paetta (a fighter) + tun (settlement); also a diminutive of Patrick (nPronounced PAT-un▶Brenden#2501 in the U.S.King, princePronounced BREHN-duhn▶Gryffin#2503 in the U.S.Lord, princePronounced GRIHF-ihn▶Brendon#2556 in the U.S.King, princePronounced BREHN-duhn▶Riggin#2617 in the U.S.Transferred surname of uncertain derivation; variously linked to Irish Ó Riagáin ('little king') or Old EPronounced REEG-jeen▶Kingstyn#2643 in the U.S.king's townPronounced KIHNGZ-tuhn▶Rony#2652 in the U.S.ruler's counsel (from Ronald); or Hebrew 'my joy'Pronounced RO-nee▶Cedrick#2708 in the U.S.Variant of Cedric, a literary name based on the Anglo-Saxon king Cerdic.Pronounced SED-rik▶Burris#2947 in the U.S.Burris is an English surname pressed into use as a given name, a variant of Burroughs and Burrows. These Pronounced BUR-is▶Stevie#2982 in the U.S.Crown or wreath; a diminutive of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or garlandPronounced STEE-vee▶Etheridge#2989 in the U.S.Etheridge is an English surname that grew from the Old English personal name Aethelric, joining aethel ('Pronounced ETH-uh-rij▶Prynce#3135 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Prince, from Old French prince and Latin princeps ('first citizen,' 'leader,' 'princPronounced PRINS▶Talan#3140 in the U.S.Variant of Talon, from Old French talon ('heel,' 'claw of a bird'), used as a given name evoking strengthPronounced TAY-lan▶Royale#3196 in the U.S.Kingly, royal, befitting a kingPronounced roy-ALE▶Rebel#3252 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word namePronounced REB-əl▶Stuart#3255 in the U.S.Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became Scotland's royPronounced STOO-ərt▶Derik#3395 in the U.S.Variant of Derek, the English descendant of Theodoric — Germanic 'ruler of the people'Pronounced DAIR-ik▶Kitt#3416 in the U.S.Double-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with surname and Pronounced KIT▶Royalty#3435 in the U.S.The condition of being royal; the English word from Latin regalis, used as an aspirational namePronounced ROY-əl-tee▶Walt#3443 in the U.S.Short form of Walter — Germanic wald + heri, 'ruler of the army' — carried solo by Disney and WhitmanPronounced WAWLT▶Emerick#3464 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Germanic Emmerich — elements debated among 'work-ruler', 'brave ruler', and 'home rulePronounced EM-ə-rik▶Hal#3471 in the U.S.Medieval pet form of Henry ('home ruler') or Harold ('army ruler'); a crisp one-syllable namePronounced HAL▶Emersyn#3533 in the U.S.Modern -syn respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'ruler of woPronounced EH-mer-sin▶Emmerson#3708 in the U.S.Double-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'ruler of work'Pronounced EH-mer-sun▶Kendric#3728 in the U.S.K-less-c spelling of Kendrick — from Old English/Welsh roots read 'royal power' or 'chief hero'Pronounced KEN-drik▶Rollins#3753 in the U.S.Patronymic surname from Rollo/Rowland lines — 'son of little Rollo', Rollo the Viking's 'famous' kinPronounced RAH-linz▶Willow#3770 in the U.S.From Old English welig, the willow tree — bending without breaking; here for boysPronounced WIL-oh▶Alston#3782 in the U.S.From Old English place/surname — 'Aelfstan's town' (elf-stone) or 'noble stone' readingsPronounced AWL-stən▶Kingdom#3842 in the U.S.From the English word kingdom — the realm of a king; a devotional concept-name ('Kingdom come')Pronounced KING-dəm▶Art#3885 in the U.S.Clip of Arthur — Celtic 'bear' readings — also Irish Art, 'bear', a high-king name, and the creative wordPronounced ART▶Melroy#3896 in the U.S.Melroy reads as an early-twentieth-century blend of Mel, from names like Melvin, and Roy, itself from thePronounced MEL-roy▶Kingsten#3927 in the U.S.-sten styling of Kingston — Old English 'king's settlement' — reggae-royalPronounced KING-stən▶Stewart#3958 in the U.S.Old English stigweard, 'hall guardian' — the office that crowned a dynasty (Stuart kings)Pronounced STOO-ərt▶Fread#4005 in the U.S.Fread is a spelling variant of Fred, the short form of Frederick, a Germanic name from frid, 'peace,' andPronounced FRED▶Rich#4039 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ruler'Pronounced RICH▶Gearl#4109 in the U.S.Gearl is a Southern American folk spelling of Earl, adding a silent-looking G to the front of the familiaPronounced GURL▶Ethridge#4122 in the U.S.Ethridge is a spelling of the English surname Etheridge, which goes back to the Old English personal namePronounced ETH-rij▶Eldredge#4151 in the U.S.Eldredge is an English surname, a variant of Aldrich, from the Old English personal name Aldric, built frPronounced EL-drij▶Harrie#4309 in the U.S.Harrie is a spelling variant of Harry, the long-standing English short form of Henry, from the Old GermanPronounced HAIR-ee▶Raun#4411 in the U.S.Raun is a rare one-syllable boys' name read most naturally as a spelling of Ron (from Ronald, 'ruler's coPronounced RAWN▶Wane#4415 in the U.S.Wane is a spelling of Wayne, an occupational surname from the Old English wagn, wagon, marking a wagon-maPronounced WAYN▶Jaret#4469 in the U.S.Spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from Germanic Gerard, 'spear-brave', or Gerald, 'spear-ruler'; routes layerPronounced JAIR-ət▶Aubery#4585 in the U.S.Aubery is a variant spelling of Aubrey, which comes from the Germanic name Alberic, built from alf meaninPronounced AW-buh-ree▶Aking#4695 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining A- to King ('a monarch, ruler', a virtue/status word-name); no single fixed rootPronounced AY-king▶Brison#4713 in the U.S.Spelling of Bryson — 'son of Brice' (Brice possibly 'speckled' or 'noble'); routes layeredPronounced BRY-sən▶Harl#4730 in the U.S.Harl is a short form of Harold or Harlan. Harold comes from Old Norse/English Hereweald, 'army ruler'; HaPronounced HARL▶Elric#4732 in the U.S.From Old English Aelfric, 'elf-ruler', or Ealdric, 'old/noble ruler'; routes layeredPronounced EL-rik▶Jarrell#4759 in the U.S.From a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes layeredPronounced jə-REL▶Aspyn#4887 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Aspen — from the word aspen, the quaking aspen tree (Old English aespe); here for boysPronounced AS-pin▶Jerrell#4947 in the U.S.From a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes layeredPronounced jə-REL▶Reynolds#4994 in the U.S.From the surname Reynolds — 'son of Reynold', from Germanic ragin, 'counsel/advice', plus wald, 'rule, poPronounced REN-əldz▶Harrel#5034 in the U.S.Harrel is a variant spelling of the surname Harrell, adopted as a first name. The surname is generally trPronounced HAIR-uhl▶Averi#5067 in the U.S.-i spelling of Avery — from Old English/Germanic Aelfred/Alberich, 'elf counsel' or 'elf ruler'; here forPronounced AY-və-ree▶Henson#5108 in the U.S.From the surname Henson — 'son of Henry/Hendrick', from Germanic, 'home-ruler'Pronounced HEN-sən▶Kensley#5147 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Cyne's meadow' or 'the royal/bold one's clearing'; herPronounced KENZ-lee▶Rexford#5187 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Latin rex, 'king', plus Old English ford, 'a river crossing' — 'the Pronounced REKS-fərd▶Aldrick#5232 in the U.S.-ck spelling of Aldric/Aldrich — from Germanic ald, 'old, wise', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'old/wise ruler'Pronounced AWL-drik▶Dain#5264 in the U.S.Spelling of Dane — 'a Dane, from Denmark'; also the Norse Dain, a dwarf-king of myth (Tolkien's Dain); roPronounced DAYN▶Leory#5351 in the U.S.Leory reads most plausibly as a scrambled spelling of Leroy, from French le roi ('the king'). The transpoPronounced LEE-oh-ree▶Jerol#5443 in the U.S.Jerol is a pared-down spelling of Jerrold, itself a form of Gerald, from the Old Germanic Gerwald: ger, 'Pronounced JEHR-uhl▶Edrik#5490 in the U.S.A -k spelling of Edric — from Old English Eadric, 'a wealthy/blessed ruler' (ead, 'wealth, fortune', plusPronounced ED-rik▶Hansford#5512 in the U.S.Hansford is an English surname drawn from a place name of the '-ford' type, marking a river crossing assoPronounced HANS-ferd▶Shade#5602 in the U.S.From the word shade — 'shadow; shelter from light/heat' (Old English sceadu); also a pet form of the YoruPronounced SHAYD▶Windsor#5630 in the U.S.From the English place/surname Windsor — from Old English, 'the riverbank with a windlass/winch'; the namPronounced WIN-zər▶Eldra#5672 in the U.S.Eldra reads as a short or reshaped form of the Old English names Eldred and Eldridge, built from elementsPronounced EL-drah▶Bryon#5681 in the U.S.A spelling blending Byron ('at the cattle sheds/cottages', Old English) and Brian ('noble, strong, high',Pronounced BRY-ən▶Ethelbert#5735 in the U.S.Ethelbert comes from the Old English name Aethelberht, joining aethel, 'noble,' to beorht, 'bright' or 'fPronounced ETH-uhl-burt▶Jearld#5816 in the U.S.Jearld is a phonetic respelling of Gerald, from the Germanic 'ger', spear, and 'wald', rule, giving 'speaPronounced JER-uld▶Princeston#5817 in the U.S.An -es- spelling of Princeton — from Old English, 'the prince's town or estate' (prince plus tun); the NePronounced PRINS-tən▶Venture#5856 in the U.S.From the word venture — from Latin adventura, 'about to happen; an undertaking'; 'a bold or daring undertPronounced VEN-chər▶Garald#5894 in the U.S.Garald is a variant spelling of Gerald, from the Germanic ger, 'spear', and wald, 'rule' or 'ruler' — 'ruPronounced GAIR-uld▶Roddie#5907 in the U.S.Roddie is an affectionate diminutive of Rodney or Roderick. Rodney began as an English surname and place Pronounced RAH-dee▶Darroll#5956 in the U.S.Darroll is a variant spelling of Darrell, a name that began as an English surname taken from the Norman FPronounced DAIR-ul▶Dickey#6061 in the U.S.Dickey is an affectionate pet form of Richard, built on the old nickname Dick with a friendly -ey ending.Pronounced DIK-ee▶Myking#6067 in the U.S.A modern compound of 'my' plus King ('a king; a sovereign', from Old English cyning); a modern aspirationPronounced MY-king▶Derrike#6116 in the U.S.Derrike is a respelling of Derek/Derrick, which comes through Dutch Diederik from the Germanic Theodoric,Pronounced DAIR-ik▶Delbert#6224 in the U.S.A short form echoing Adelbert/Dagobert — from Germanic, variously 'noble and bright' and 'bright as day' Pronounced DEL-bərt▶Hoyle#6230 in the U.S.Hoyle is an English surname, from a northern dialect word for a hollow or pit, marking someone who lived Pronounced HOYL▶Colonel#6241 in the U.S.Colonel is the military rank used directly as a first name — part of an early-1900s American habit of namPronounced KER-nul▶Davied#6262 in the U.S.Davied is a spelling variant of David, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning beloved, the name of the shepherd kiPronounced DAY-vid▶Kenrick#6308 in the U.S.From Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal ruler' (cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bold chief; aPronounced KEN-rik▶Law#6320 in the U.S.A pet form of Lawrence — 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'; also read as the word law, 'a rule, an orPronounced LAW▶Lord#6327 in the U.S.From the word lord — 'a master, a ruler; a title of nobility' (from Old English hlaford, 'a keeper of brePronounced LORD▶Shadow#6393 in the U.S.From the word shadow — 'a shadow, shade; a dark shape cast by an object blocking light' (from Old EnglishPronounced SHAD-oh▶Dicky#6502 in the U.S.Dicky is an affectionate diminutive of Richard, the Germanic name from ric ('ruler, power') and hard ('brPronounced DIK-ee▶Elwin#6539 in the U.S.From Old English, variously Aelfwine, 'elf friend', and Aethelwine, 'noble friend' (a kin of Alvin); routPronounced EL-win▶Godric#6569 in the U.S.From Old English god, 'God', plus ric, 'power; rule'; 'the power of God; ruler with God'Pronounced GOD-rik▶Darrold#6596 in the U.S.Darrold reads as a blend of Darrell, from a French place name, with the -old of Harold or Gerald, joiningPronounced DAIR-uld▶Kenley#6636 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name — from Old English, variously 'the king's/royal meadow' (cyne, 'roPronounced KEN-lee▶Richardson#6721 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'son of Richard' — Richard, from the Germanic ric, 'power; rule', plus hard, 'brPronounced RICH-erd-sun▶Kenric#6722 in the U.S.Kenric is a variant of Kenrick / Kendrick, a surname and given name from Old English. It combines a firstPronounced KEN-rik▶Thayne#6770 in the U.S.A spelling of Thane — from Old English thegn, 'a thane; a nobleman who held land from the king; a clan chPronounced THAYN▶Jerre#6784 in the U.S.Jerre is a spelling of Jerry, the familiar short form of Gerald and Jerome, recorded here for boys. GeralPronounced JEHR-ee▶Derreck#6799 in the U.S.Derreck is a spelling variant of Derek, from the Germanic name Theodoric, thiuda + ric, 'ruler of the peoPronounced DAIR-ik▶Aldrin#6830 in the U.S.From an English/Germanic surname, variously 'old and wise ruler' and 'old friend' (from Old English eald,Pronounced AL-drin▶Reg#6844 in the U.S.Reg is a short form of Reginald, from the Latinized Germanic Reginald, joining ragin, counsel, with wald,Pronounced REJ▶Watts#6862 in the U.S.From the English surname Watts, 'son of Watt,' a medieval short form of Walter ('ruler of the army'); it Pronounced WATS▶Burnis#6864 in the U.S.Burnis is a Southern-flavoured name whose origin is uncertain. It may be a masculine reworking of BernicePronounced BUR-nis▶Deryck#6873 in the U.S.Deryck is a spelling variant of Derek/Derrick, which comes from the Germanic Theodoric - theud, 'people,'Pronounced DER-ik▶Del#6903 in the U.S.A short form of names like Delbert ('bright as day; noble and bright'), Delmar ('of the sea'), and DelroyPronounced DEL▶Franklyn#6949 in the U.S.A spelling of Franklin — from Middle English frankeleyn, 'a free landholder; a freeman' (one who held lanPronounced FRANK-lin▶Kedrick#7026 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Cedric (variously 'bounty; loved; a chief') and Kendrick ('bold ruler; royal power; chPronounced KED-rik▶Kingdavid#7040 in the U.S.A compound of King (a regal word/title) and David ('beloved', Hebrew) — honoring King David of the Bible;Pronounced KING-DAY-vid▶Kingslee#7041 in the U.S.A spelling of Kingsley — from Old English, 'the king's meadow; the king's clearing/wood' (cyning, 'king',Pronounced KINGZ-lee▶Kingstin#7042 in the U.S.A spelling of Kingston — from Old English, 'the king's town; the king's settlement/estate' (cyning, 'kingPronounced KING-stin▶Couper#7119 in the U.S.Couper is a modern respelling of the surname Cooper, an occupational name for a maker of barrels and caskPronounced KOO-per▶Rondell#7151 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a Ron- (from Ronald, 'ruler's counsel') elaboration with -dell, and echoing the Pronounced ron-DEL▶Deitrick#7179 in the U.S.Deitrick is an Americanized spelling of the German Dietrich, a form of Theodoric, from the Germanic theodPronounced DEE-trik▶Terell#7183 in the U.S.A spelling of Terrell/Tyrell — variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulls/draws' Pronounced tuh-REL▶Tyrel#7195 in the U.S.A spelling of Tyrell/Terrell — variously 'thunder ruler' (from Thor) and 'stubborn; one who pulls/draws' Pronounced ty-REL▶Avry#7278 in the U.S.A spelling of Avery — from the Germanic Alberic, 'elf ruler; ruler of the elves' (alf, 'elf', + ric, 'rulPronounced AY-vree▶Crown#7314 in the U.S.From the English word crown, 'a royal headdress; a symbol of sovereignty and honor' (from Latin corona, 'Pronounced KROWN▶Jentry#7440 in the U.S.A spelling of Gentry — from an English surname/word, 'the gentry; people of good/noble birth' (from Old FPronounced JEN-tree▶Kendon#7484 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kenton ('the royal manor/settlement', English place) and a Ken + don coiPronounced KEN-don▶Kendrixx#7486 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Kendrick — variously from Old English Cyneric, 'royal ruler; bold power', and WelsPronounced KEN-driks▶Kinsley#7496 in the U.S.From an English place/surname, 'the king's meadow/wood' (from cyne, 'royal', + leah, 'wood/clearing'); ovPronounced KINZ-lee▶Majestic#7523 in the U.S.From the English word majestic, 'grand; dignified; regal; having majesty' (from Latin maiestas, 'greatnesPronounced muh-JES-tik▶Quenton#7590 in the U.S.A spelling of Quentin/Quinton — variously from Latin Quintus, 'the fifth', and an English place, 'the quePronounced KWEN-ton▶Derrill#7689 in the U.S.Derrill is a variant of Darrell, a name that began as the Norman French surname d'Airelle, marking someonPronounced DER-il▶Eldrick#7882 in the U.S.From the Old English, 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old/wise', + ric, 'ruler'); made known by golfer EldricPronounced EL-drik▶Eldridge#7883 in the U.S.From the Old English, variously 'an old/wise ruler' (eald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler') and 'from the alder ridPronounced EL-drij▶Jahking#7948 in the U.S.A modern African-American name, joining the prefix Jah- (often read as 'God', from the Rastafarian Jah) wPronounced JAH-king▶Kendrik#8010 in the U.S.A spelling of Kendrick — from the Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal/bold ruler' (cyne, 'royal', + ricPronounced KEN-drik▶Lemmie#8018 in the U.S.Lemmie is an affectionate pet form of Lemuel, from the Hebrew Lemu'el, 'devoted to God' or 'belonging to Pronounced LEM-ee▶Kingson#8027 in the U.S.From the English, 'the king's son; son of a king' (King, 'a king; a ruler', + -son, 'son of'); a word/coiPronounced KING-son▶Toddrick#8086 in the U.S.Toddrick is a coined boy's name that joins Todd, an English name from a word for fox, with the -rick endiPronounced TOD-rik▶Markis#8097 in the U.S.A respelling of Marquis, a title of nobility ('a march lord; a nobleman ranking below a duke'), long usedPronounced MAR-kis▶Princetyn#8147 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Prince ('a prince; a king's son') with a -tyn ending (echoing Princeton, 'the prinPronounced PRINS-tin▶Rance#8153 in the U.S.A short form of names like Laurence ('crowned with laurel') and Ransom ('a son of the shield-man; a redemPronounced RANSS▶Ricke#8248 in the U.S.Ricke is an unusual spelling of Ricky, the everyday short form of Richard. Richard comes from Germanic elPronounced RIK-ee▶Brown#8349 in the U.S.Brown is the English colour word, and one of the most common surnames in the English-speaking world — oriPronounced BROWN▶Glendell#8349 in the U.S.Glendell combines Glen, from the Scottish Gaelic gleann, 'valley,' with -dell, from the Old English dell,Pronounced GLEN-del▶Buxton#8397 in the U.S.From the English place Buxton — variously 'a rocking/logan stone' and 'Buck's stone/town'; a place/surnamPronounced BUKS-tun▶Delroy#8406 in the U.S.Delroy is most likely a variant of Leroy or Elroy, from the French le roi, 'the king'. The De- form givesPronounced DEL-roy▶Caspin#8424 in the U.S.Caspin is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It clearly echoes Caspian — the great inland seaPronounced KAS-pin▶Emersen#8495 in the U.S.A spelling of Emerson — an English surname, 'the son of Emery' (from the Germanic Emery, 'brave/powerful Pronounced EM-er-sun▶Kimber#8654 in the U.S.A short form of Kimberly — an English place/surname, 'Cyneburg's field/meadow' (the royal-fortress meadowPronounced KIM-ber▶Mel#8713 in the U.S.A pet form of Melvin ('a council friend/protector') and Melchior ('king of light/the city'); also a shortPronounced MEL▶Randolf#8738 in the U.S.Randolf is a variant spelling of Randolph, an old Germanic name from rand, 'rim, shield's edge,' and wulfPronounced RAN-dolf▶Elridge#8831 in the U.S.Elridge is a variant of Eldridge, an English surname derived from the medieval given name Aldrich, from OPronounced EL-rij▶Shaft#8841 in the U.S.Shaft is the ordinary English word and surname 'shaft' pressed briefly into service as a first name. Its Pronounced SHAFT▶Varrick#8898 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Varick/Warrick — variously 'a ruler/protector' (Germanic) and 'a fortress town/dwellerPronounced VAIR-ik▶Wattson#8908 in the U.S.A spelling of Watson — an English surname, 'the son of Wat' (Wat a short form of Walter, 'ruler of the arPronounced WOT-son▶Al#8978 in the U.S.A short form of Albert ('noble and bright', Germanic), Alan, Alfred, and similar Al- names; routes layerePronounced AL▶Allison#8988 in the U.S.Variously a diminutive of the Germanic Adelais ('noble kind') and 'son of Ellis (Elias)'; overwhelmingly Pronounced AL-ih-sun▶Averie#9036 in the U.S.A spelling of Avery — from the Old English elements aelf, 'elf', + raed, 'counsel', hence 'a ruler of elvPronounced AY-vuh-ree▶Avory#9039 in the U.S.A spelling of Avery — from the Old English elements aelf, 'elf', + raed, 'counsel', hence 'a ruler of elvPronounced AY-vuh-ree▶Chamberlain#9057 in the U.S.An English occupational surname from 'chamberlain' — the officer who managed a royal or noble household'sPronounced CHAYM-bur-lin▶Charming#9107 in the U.S.From the English word charming, 'delightful; attractive; captivating' (as in Prince Charming); a word-namPronounced CHAR-ming▶Dickie#9119 in the U.S.Dickie is a pet form of Richard, from the Germanic elements ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strongPronounced DIK-ee▶Gerren#9148 in the U.S.Gerren is a modern respelling in the Gerald/Gerran family; Gerald comes from the Germanic ger, 'spear', pPronounced GAIR-en▶Emmerick#9157 in the U.S.A form of Emeric/Emery, from the Germanic Emmerich, 'work-ruler' or 'home-ruler' (ermen/amal, 'whole; uniPronounced EM-ur-ik▶Emperor#9158 in the U.S.The English word 'emperor,' used plainly as a name — the sovereign ruler of an empire. It comes through OPronounced EM-pur-ur▶Bradrick#9162 in the U.S.Bradrick is best read as a coined name joining Brad, from Bradley (Old English 'broad clearing' or 'broadPronounced BRAD-rik▶Keldrick#9357 in the U.S.Keldrick is a coined name that reshapes Kendrick with a Kel- opening. Kendrick is an English surname and Pronounced KEL-drik▶Kendryck#9417 in the U.S.A spelling of Kendrick — variously from the Welsh Cynwrig ('chief hero; royal ruler') and the English 'boPronounced KEN-drik▶Kenly#9418 in the U.S.A form of Kenley — from the Old English cyning, 'a king/royal', + leah, 'a wood/clearing', hence 'the royPronounced KEN-lee▶Kenston#9420 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kingston/Kenton ('the royal manor/town', English); no single fixed root; routes unPronounced KEN-stun▶Kingsly#9444 in the U.S.A spelling of Kingsley — from the Old English cyning, 'a king', + leah, 'a wood/clearing', hence 'the kinPronounced KINGZ-lee▶Quinston#9455 in the U.S.A respelling that blends Quinton and Winston; by the Quinton route, 'queen's town' or 'queen's estate' frPronounced KWIN-stuhn▶Kiing#9459 in the U.S.Kiing is a modern doubled-vowel respelling of King, the English word for a male sovereign, used as an aspPronounced KEENG▶Kingjames#9461 in the U.S.Kingjames is a modern American compound joining the royal title King to the given name James, which comesPronounced king-JAYMZ▶Kyngsten#9467 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kingston — from the Old English cyning, 'king', + tun, 'town/settlement', hence 'tPronounced KINGZ-tun▶Jerrol#9485 in the U.S.Jerrol is a trimmed spelling of Jerrold, itself a form of Gerald. Gerald comes from the Germanic Gerwald,Pronounced JAIR-uhl▶Ric#9518 in the U.S.Ric is a trimmed spelling of Rick, the everyday short form of Richard (and its Spanish twin Ricardo). RicPronounced RIK▶Ronnell#9568 in the U.S.A modern name extending Ron/Ronald with the -ell ending; Ronald from the Old Norse Rognvaldr, 'ruler's coPronounced ruh-NEL▶Rylynn#9579 in the U.S.A modern blend of the Rylan/Ryan sound with a -lynn ending; by the Ryan route it touches 'little king'. UPronounced RY-lin▶Zyshonne#9580 in the U.S.Zyshonne is a modern African American coinage that pairs a striking Zy- opening with the familiar -shawn/Pronounced zy-SHAHN▶Arnett#9653 in the U.S.Arnett is an English surname derived either as a pet form of Arnold (Germanic arn, 'eagle', + wald, 'powePronounced AR-net▶Avantae#9655 in the U.S.Avantae is a modern American coinage built on Avante or Avant, which come from the French word 'avant,' mPronounced ah-VAHN-tay▶Stevenson#9721 in the U.S.An English surname, 'son of Steven' (Steven/Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown/garland')Pronounced STEE-ven-sun▶Tray#9743 in the U.S.A spelling of Trey, from the card and dice term for 'three' (via Old French treis) — often marking a thirPronounced TRAY▶Derris#9894 in the U.S.Derris reads as a variant of Derrick, itself from the Germanic Theodoric meaning ruler of the people, or Pronounced DAIR-us▶Aldrich#9906 in the U.S.From the Old English/Germanic Aldric — ald, 'old', + ric, 'ruler/power', hence 'an old/wise ruler'Pronounced AWL-drich▶Dorrell#9947 in the U.S.Dorrell is a variant of Darrell or Durrell, an English surname carried from the Norman French d'Airelle, Pronounced DOR-uhl▶Darold#9948 in the U.S.Darold is a twentieth-century American coinage that grafts a 'Dar-' onset onto Harold or Gerald, GermanicPronounced DEHR-uhld▶Devery#9976 in the U.S.Devery began as an English surname and came into use as a boys' given name, in the same broad orbit as AvPronounced DEV-uh-ree▶Axis#9986 in the U.S.From the English/Latin axis, 'a central line around which a body rotates; a pivot/axle'; a word-name evokPronounced AK-sis▶Bairon#9992 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Byron — from the Old English, 'at the cow sheds/byres' (from byre, 'a barn'); also lPronounced BY-ron▶Dominion#9996 in the U.S.Dominion is the English word for rule or sovereignty, from Latin dominium, 'ownership, lordship' (from doPronounced duh-MIN-yun▶Beric#10005 in the U.S.Variously from the Old English, 'an ever-ruler' (a form of Eric/Beoric) and 'a barley farm' (a place-namePronounced BAIR-ik▶Butch#10029 in the U.S.A nickname-name, variously from 'butcher' (evoking toughness) and a short form of names like Robert; assoPronounced BUTCH▶Harrell#10035 in the U.S.Harrell is a given-name use of an English surname, most often traced to the medieval personal name HaroldPronounced HAIR-uhl▶Cub#10072 in the U.S.From the English word cub — 'a young bear, lion, or fox; a young/inexperienced one'; a nickname/word-namePronounced KUB▶Ronnald#10086 in the U.S.Ronnald is simply Ronald with a doubled n, keeping the Old Norse meaning intact: Ronald derives from RognPronounced RON-uhld▶Dice#10127 in the U.S.From the English word dice — 'small cubes marked with numbers, used in games of chance' (from the Latin dPronounced DYS▶Dixxon#10132 in the U.S.A spelling of Dixon — 'a son of Dick' (a short form of Richard, 'a powerful ruler', Germanic); a patronymPronounced DIK-sun▶Elston#10158 in the U.S.From the Old English, 'the settlement/town of the noble one (Ella/Aethel)' (a personal name + tun, 'a setPronounced EL-sten▶General#10195 in the U.S.From the English word general — 'a high-ranking military commander; universal/of the whole' (from the LatPronounced JEN-ur-ul▶Wadell#10271 in the U.S.Wadell is a variant of Waddell, a Scottish and English surname drawn from Wedale, an old place-name in thPronounced wah-DEL▶Kimble#10288 in the U.S.Kimble is an English surname used as a given name. Its origin is uncertain: it may come from the BuckinghPronounced KIM-bul▶Korvin#10306 in the U.S.Korvin is a K-spelling variant of Corvin or Corwin, names tied to the Latin corvus, 'raven'; Corvinus wasPronounced KOR-vin▶Sundance#10347 in the U.S.An American word-name evoking the 'sun dance,' a sacred ceremony of several Plains nations, and popularizPronounced SUN-dans▶Lakendrick#10450 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the La- prefix with Kendrick, an English/Welsh name variously 'bold/royal poPronounced lah-KEN-drik▶Herold#10521 in the U.S.Herold most often respells Harold, from the Old English Hereweald, made of here 'army' and weald 'ruler, Pronounced HAIR-uhld▶Rod#10573 in the U.S.A short form of Roderick, from Germanic elements hrod ('fame') and ric ('power, ruler') — 'famous power' Pronounced ROD▶North#10581 in the U.S.From the English word north, the direction — evoking the compass, the North Star, and a sense of steady bPronounced NORTH▶Oberyn#10589 in the U.S.A literary name popularized by Oberyn Martell in Game of Thrones — likely echoing Oberon (the fairy king,Pronounced OH-bur-in▶Oceann#10591 in the U.S.A spelling of Ocean, the vast body of water — a nature word name evoking depth, calm, and the sea. The doPronounced OH-shun▶Reshard#10612 in the U.S.A modern respelling/reworking of Richard, from the Germanic ric, 'ruler,' and hard, 'brave; strong' — 'stPronounced ruh-SHARD▶Prynceton#10621 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Princeton, 'prince's town; the estate of the prince' — a New Jersey place and surnPronounced PRINSS-tun▶Rohn#10625 in the U.S.Rohn is an unusual respelling of Ron, the everyday short form of Ronald, from Old Norse elements meaning Pronounced ROHN▶Quinnton#10626 in the U.S.A double-n spelling of Quinton/Quentin — from an English place name 'the queen's estate/settlement,' withPronounced KWIN-tun▶Real#10638 in the U.S.A word name — 'real,' meaning 'genuine; authentic' — worn as a modern given name; separately the Spanish/Pronounced REEL▶Regal#10639 in the U.S.A word name — 'regal,' meaning 'kingly; royal; majestic' (from Latin regalis, 'of a king'). Worn as an asPronounced REE-gul▶Three#10688 in the U.S.The English number-word three, used plainly as a modern word-name — sometimes marking a birth order or a Pronounced THREE▶Seymour#10707 in the U.S.From the English/Norman surname Seymour, from Saint-Maur (a place in France; Maur, 'a Moor; dark'). A nobPronounced SEE-mor▶Skyland#10723 in the U.S.A modern coined name blending the words sky and land, evoking open horizons. Also a place name in the BluPronounced SKY-land▶Tajon#10746 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, reading as a blend of Taj ('crown') with a fashionable -on ending, or a cousinPronounced TAY-jon▶Terrel#10756 in the U.S.From the surname Tyrrell/Terrell, of Norman origin; sometimes linked to Old Germanic elements for 'thundePronounced TEH-rul▶Wallie#10813 in the U.S.Wallie is a warm short form of Walter ('ruler of the army') or Wallace ('foreigner; Welshman'), used as aPronounced WAH-lee▶Zero#10875 in the U.S.The English word and number zero, used as a striking word-name. From the Arabic sifr ('empty') via ItaliaPronounced ZEER-oh▶Adahir#10889 in the U.S.Adahir has no documented etymology. It appears mainly among Spanish-speaking families in the U.S. and echPronounced ah-dah-HEER▶Admiral#10895 in the U.S.Admiral is the English naval rank pressed into service as a first name. The word travels from Arabic amirPronounced AD-mur-ul▶Abrian#10916 in the U.S.Abrian reads as a modern American blend of Brian ('high, noble') and Adrian ('from Hadria'), rather than Pronounced AY-bree-un▶Aroyal#10925 in the U.S.Aroyal is a modern coinage: the English word 'royal' with an added A- prefix, a common pattern in contempPronounced uh-ROY-ul▶Aeric#10934 in the U.S.Aeric is a modern respelling of Eric (also spelled Aric), from the Old Norse Eirikr, usually read as 'evePronounced AIR-ik▶Ahmeer#10937 in the U.S.Ahmeer reads as a modern spelling that echoes Ameer/Amir, the Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, leader.' TPronounced ah-MEER▶Ahmyr#10939 in the U.S.Ahmyr reads as a modern, creatively spelled name echoing Amir/Ameer, the Arabic amir, 'prince, commander,Pronounced ah-MEER▶Alice#10964 in the U.S.The classic English Alice, from the Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble; of noble kind.' It is overwhelmingly a gPronounced AL-iss▶Alvi#10974 in the U.S.Alvi reads most often as a short form of Alvin/Alwin, from Old English/Norse elements meaning 'elf' and 'Pronounced AL-vee▶Alvie#10975 in the U.S.Alvie is a friendly pet form of Alvin/Alwin, from Old English elements meaning 'elf' and 'friend' ('elf-fPronounced AL-vee▶Barren#10981 in the U.S.As spelled, Barren is the English word barren — 'unable to bear fruit, crops, or children; bleak; empty.'Pronounced BAIR-un▶Andrian#10995 in the U.S.Andrian reads as a variant blending Adrian ('from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy) with Andrew/Andrei (Pronounced AN-dree-un▶Ansem#11001 in the U.S.Ansem reads as a variant of Anselm, from Germanic 'ans' ('god') and 'helm' ('helmet, protection') — 'God'Pronounced AN-sem▶Dyrell#11035 in the U.S.Dyrell is a spelling variant of Tyrell or Terrell, names that come from the Norman surname Tirel. Its meaPronounced dy-REL▶Edger#11044 in the U.S.Edger is a variant spelling of Edgar, an Old English name from 'ead', meaning wealth or fortune, and 'garPronounced ED-gur▶Deland#11083 in the U.S.Deland is a first-name use of the surname Deland or DeLand, from Old French de la lande, meaning of the hPronounced DEE-land▶Ceven#11142 in the U.S.A modern respelling that reads as a spin on Seven (the number word) or a clipped form of Steven ('crown; Pronounced SEV-en▶Chan#11143 in the U.S.Chan is a widely borne Chinese family name (romanized, chiefly Cantonese), among the most common surnamesPronounced CHAN▶Holman#11257 in the U.S.Holman is an English surname adopted as a first name. It comes from Old English elements meaning a personPronounced HOLE-mun▶Edsel#11263 in the U.S.From an Old English/Germanic name element, Edsel is read as 'from a rich man's estate' or 'noble's hall.'Pronounced ED-sul▶Emerett#11267 in the U.S.A form of Emmett/Emerett, a medieval surname from the given name Emma ('whole; universal') and linked to Pronounced EM-ur-ut▶Kahron#11277 in the U.S.Kahron is a modern invented American name that joins a Ka- prefix with Ron, and it closely echoes Aaron. Pronounced kuh-RON▶Freddrick#11314 in the U.S.Freddrick is a doubled-consonant spelling of Frederick, from the Germanic 'frid', peace, and 'ric', rulerPronounced FRED-rik▶Kenderick#11327 in the U.S.Kenderick is a spelling variant of Kendrick, an English surname from Old English or Welsh roots meaning 'Pronounced KEN-der-ik▶Hallston#11375 in the U.S.A rare surname-style name reading as Hall ('hall, manor') plus the -ston 'town, settlement' ending, so 'tPronounced HAWL-stun▶Handsome#11378 in the U.S.The English adjective handsome, 'good-looking, fine,' used directly as a given name. A word/virtue-style Pronounced HAN-sum▶Haysten#11390 in the U.S.A modern coined name with the sound of Hayden crossed with the -ston/-sten 'town' ending of names like KiPronounced HAY-stun▶Lawless#11414 in the U.S.Lawless is the English word 'lawless' and, separately, an established Irish surname. Used as a first namePronounced LAW-less▶Jeryl#11450 in the U.S.Jeryl is a streamlined spelling that reads as a form of Gerald or of the coined name Jerrell. Gerald comePronounced JER-il▶Kedarius#11460 in the U.S.Kedarius is a modern American coinage that fits the fashionable Ke- prefix onto Darius. Darius comes fromPronounced kuh-DAIR-ee-uhs▶Jerret#11479 in the U.S.Jerret is a spelling of Jarrett, a surname-turned-first-name from Garrett, itself a medieval form of GeraPronounced JAIR-it▶Jarel#11481 in the U.S.Jarel reads as a modern spelling of Jarrell or Jarell, surnames tied to Gerald, 'spear-ruler.' It may alsPronounced juh-REL▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most popular English boy name that means royalty?
Kingston currently ranks highest at #204, helped along by its use as a celebrity baby name in 2006. It's a place name meaning 'king's town.'
Are there English royalty names besides Prince and Royal?
Yes — most English names with royal meaning aren't word names at all. Walter and Derek both mean 'ruler,' and place names like Princeton build the meaning right into the town name.
Is Royce related to Rolls-Royce?
The name predates the car brand — it comes from Old French kingly roots — but Royce's modern popularity does borrow some shine from Rolls-Royce's reputation for quiet luxury.