Boyce as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Boyce

What is the meaning of the name Boyce ?

The baby name Boyce is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bɔɪs/ ("BOYS").

Boyce is English in Origin.

Boyce derives from an English surname of Norman French origin, rooted in bois, meaning “wood” or “forest.” It denoted a person who lived by or came from a wooded place, and appears in medieval records in forms such as de Bois and Boyes. In Ireland and Scotland it can also occur as an adopted spelling for similarly sounding names, but the dominant sense remains “woodland” or “dweller by the wood.”

As a given name in the United States and Canada, Boyce reflects the surname-as-first-name trend, seeing modest use in the early to mid-20th century and remaining uncommon today. Variant spellings and related forms include Boice, Boyes, Boyse, Boise, and Bois; Bo serves as a casual short form. The name’s quiet, natural meaning gives it a grounded, outdoorsy tone while preserving a tailored, surname style.