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Royce
BoyEnglish· “from the medieval name Royse”
- Meaning
- from the medieval name Royse
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- ROYS
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #500
- US babies 2025
- 606
- Best rank
- #283 (1935)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Royce
Royce is an English name that is usually said to mean “from the medieval name Royse”.
Royce comes from an English surname derived from the medieval given name Royse, which was a variant of Rose. The surname became famous through Henry Royce, the engineer who co-founded the Rolls-Royce car company, and the name has carried a hint of luxury and craftsmanship ever since. As a first name, Royce has been used occasionally in the United States for generations and has grown in recent years along with other short, strong names such as Rhys and Pierce. It sounds sleek and confident. Roy is a possible nickname, though the name rarely needs one.
Famous parents who chose Royce: Rebel Wilson (2022). More celebrity baby names
Popularity over time
Royce first appears in US Social Security records in 1892. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 121 different years, starting in 1892. Its best national rank was #283 in 1935, and the most babies received it in 2021, when 810 were named Royce. In 2025, 606 babies were named Royce, and it ranked #500 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #464 in 1920, #376 in 1950, #650 in 1980, #882 in 2000, #743 in 2010, and #500 in 2025. Of the 33,154 US boys named Royce since records began, 17% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,293 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Apollo, Ronin, Alijah, Kashton, and Finnegan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Royce ranked highest in South Dakota, Iowa, and Montana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #166 | 9 |
| Iowa | #256 | 16 |
| Montana | #282 | 5 |
| New Mexico | #353 | 6 |
| Nevada | #359 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Royce over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Royce is usually pronounced ROYS, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with R and ends in “-ce”.
Middle names for Royce
A few middle names that flow with Royce: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Royce
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Royce mean?
Royce is an English name that is usually said to mean “from the medieval name Royse”.
What is the origin of the name Royce?
Royce has English roots. Royce comes from an English surname derived from the medieval given name Royse, which was a variant of Rose.
Is Royce a popular name?
Yes. Royce ranked #500 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Royce a boy or girl name?
Royce is mainly a boy's name. About 94% of US babies named Royce over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Royce?
Royce is usually pronounced ROYS. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings