Royce
Royce: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ÉđÉÉŠs/
Meaning and origin of Royce
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English given name Rose. See English Rose.
How popular is Royce?
Since 1880, 2,508 girls and 33,154 boys in the U.S. have been named Royce (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1011 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1935. In 2025 it ranked #500 for boys, with 626 babies given the name.
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Royce FAQ
What does the name Royce mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. Derived from the Middle English given name Rose. See English Rose.
What is the origin of the name Royce?
Royce is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Royce?
Since 1880, 2,508 girls and 33,154 boys in the U.S. have been named Royce (7% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1011 in 1945. Its highest rank for boys was #283 in 1935. In 2025 it ranked #500 for boys, with 626 babies given the name.
Is Royce a boy or girl name?
Royce is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,508 girls and 33,154 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880â2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.