Royal

How to say it

ˈrɔɪ.əl

What it means

An English word name from royal, 'of the crown, regal,' by way of the Latin regalis.

Royal is a word name meaning 'regal' or 'of the crown,' from the Latin regalis through Old French. It belongs to the aspirational word-name set with King, Legend, and Reign, and has climbed for both boys and girls. Confident and unmistakable, it nods to Roy, the older name meaning 'king.' Said ROY-ul.

How to spell Royal

The standard spelling is Royal. Common variants include Royale, Royalty, but Royal is the most widely used form.

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  A word name in the regal set with King and Reign.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Royal Robbins American rock climber and pioneer of big-wall climbing in Yosemite

Spelling variants

• Royale
• Royalty

Names with the same feeling

• King King, ruler
• Legend Story, famous person
• Saint Holy one
• Prince Prince, royal son
• Messiah Anointed one

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Common questions

What does the name Royal mean?

An English word name from royal, 'of the crown, regal,' by way of the Latin regalis.

What does Royal mean in English?

In English, Royal means "Regal, kingly." Royal is a word name meaning 'regal' or 'of the crown,' from the Latin regalis through Old French. It belongs to the aspirational word-name set with King, Legend, and Reign, and has climbed for both boys and girls. Confident and unmistakable, it nods to Roy, the older name meaning 'king.' Said ROY-ul.

How do you pronounce Royal?

Royal is pronounced ˈrɔɪ.əl. Say it as ROY-al, with the stress on the "roy" syllable.

How do you spell Royal?

The standard spelling is Royal. Common spelling variants include Royale, Royalty.

Is Royal a boy or girl name?

Royal is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Royal?

Royal ranked #476 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.