Meaning, origin, history
The name Royal is of English origin and it means "belonging to or connected with a king or queen". It comes from the Middle English word 'roial', which was derived from the Old French word 'royal'. The name Royal has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, but it became more popular in the 20th century. Today, it is often used as a unisex name, although it is still more commonly used for boys. Some famous people with the name Royal include American rapper and singer, Lil' Kim, whose real name is Kimberly Denise Jones, and Canadian actor, Royal Dano, who was born Robert Thomas Dano.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Royal since 1880
Total births
3,992
Total since 1880
Peak year
2016
476 births
in 2023
254
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+23%
↗
vs previous 5 years