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The baby name Royce is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɔɪs/ (ROYSS).

Royce is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /rɔɪs/ (ROYSS)

What is the meaning of the name Royce ?

The baby name Royce is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /rɔɪs/ (ROYSS).

Royce is English in Origin.

Royce is an English surname-turned-given name with dual roots. One line comes from Old French roy “king” (Latin rex), yielding the sense “royal” or “kingly,” sometimes glossed as “son of the king.” Another traces to the medieval feminine name Royse, a Middle English form of Rose, which lends the alternative meaning “rose.” Either path supports a sleek, aristocratic aura.

As a personal name it gained traction in Britain and North America in the early 1900s, helped by the prominence of engineer Sir Henry Royce and the Rolls‑Royce marque - associations that still suggest craftsmanship and luxury. Usage has been chiefly masculine, though occasional modern unisex adoption appears. Variant spellings include Royse and Roys; short forms and relatives include Roy, Royal, Rex, Rey, and Leroy. The name is typically pronounced ROYSS.

Royce has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Royce

Prince Royce Actor · Born 1989 · United States Prince Royce is best known as a singer and songwriter, particularly famous for his bachata music. He gained widespread attention with hits like 'Stand by Me' and 'Corazón Sin Cara'. Born in 1989 in the United States, he has also ventured into acting, showcasing his versatility in the entertainment industry.

Royce – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2021 #1 762
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
Sweden Boys 2017 #189 2 1,544
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #229 6 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #250 7 7,111
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Canada Boys 2024 #265 42 2,588
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CN Boys 0 #308 12 9,639
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
PH Boys 0 #345 39 11,440
HK 0 #351 7 8,483
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2019 #390 5 2,886
United States Boys 2024 #404 669 7,044
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
HK Boys 0 #471 57 12,905
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
CR Boys 0 #476 12 10,188
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CM Boys 0 #567 9 12,054
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
SG Boys 0 #574 124 17,960
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
HK Girls 0 #594 22 16,104
BO Boys 0 #614 9 9,244
SG Girls 0 #625 8 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #693 5 13,071
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
KW Boys 0 #758 12 18,755
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
PE Boys 0 #843 36 14,506
United States Girls 2024 #884 33 8,487
NG Boys 0 #910 42 16,906
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
NL Boys 0 #923 29 5,873
MX Boys 0 #959 24 16,355
CO Boys 0 #973 9 15,656
MY Boys 0 #987 125 25,439
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,063 30 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,067 6 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #1,121 58 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,429 43 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,591 24 28,008

Royce is popular in 55 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
Sweden
Ireland

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People also ask about Royce

Royce is predominantly a boy's name.
Royce is a one syllable name, pronounced /rɔɪs/ (ROYSS).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Royse, Roice and Royc(e).
Yes, very popular — Royce ranked #1 in Ireland in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Royce ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2021).
Royce's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #287 in 2014 to #265 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Royce are in our database, including Prince Royce (Actor).