Royle

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROYL /ˈrɔɪl/Medium

Meaning: An English surname from a place name, 'rye hill' (ryge, 'rye,' + hyll, 'hill'). As a first name it reads sharp and surname-style; it also looks like a spelling of 'royal.'Low

In 30 seconds: A sharp surname-name: Royle means 'rye hill' (said 'ROYL'). One-beat and landed.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningAn English surname from a place name, 'rye hill' (ryge, 'rye,' + hyll, 'hill'). As a first name it reads sharp and surname-style; it also looks like a spelling of 'royal.'

U.S. rank (2024)#12024 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1930

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Royle is an English surname from a place name, 'rye hill' (ryge + hyll). Sharp and landed as a first name, rare in the U.S. (said 'ROYL').

It appears only rarely as a first name. Rare, surname-style, and landed.

Did you know? Royle is an English place-surname meaning 'rye hill' - a landed, one-beat name that also happens to look like a spelling of 'royal' (said 'ROYL').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Royle — English place-surname; 'rye hill'

Variations

RoyalRoilRyle

Nicknames

RoyRy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Royle mean?

Royle is an English surname from a place name meaning 'rye hill.'

How do you pronounce Royle?

It's said ROYL /ˈrɔɪl/ - one syllable.

Is Royle a boy or girl name?

Royle is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Royle?

Royle is a rare name in the U.S.