Royal

Meaning of Royal

Royal means 'of the king' or 'belonging to the king.' It suggests someone noble or majestic.

Royal has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Royal

Royal has cooled off, slipping to #476 in 2025, down from a peak of #370 in 2021.

Royal as a girl's name

Royal is also used as a girl's name. Relating to a king or queen; majestic.

Notable people named Royal

• Royal Dano
  American character actor
• Royal Ivey
  NBA coach and player
• Royal Rife
  American inventor
• Royal Beal
  American bridge player
• Royal Brown
  Canadian politician

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Questions about the name Royal

What does the name Royal mean?

Royal means royal means 'of the king' or 'belonging to the king.' it suggests someone noble or majestic, and it comes from English origins.

Is Royal a boy's or a girl's name?

Royal is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Royal?

In 2025, Royal ranked #476 for boys, down from #427 the year before.

When was Royal most popular?

Royal peaked at #370 in 2021.