Boyce

Boyce is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Boyce at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Boyce

Boyce belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Boyce first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #529 in 1938, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 5,510 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Boyce in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#529 in 1938
Peak year
1934
Babies named Boyce in 2024
11
Total since 1880
5,510

Boyce in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#4685 in 2013
Babies named Boyce in 2023
3
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Boyce mean?

The meaning of Boyce is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Boyce a boy or girl name?

Boyce is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Boyce?

Boyce comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Boyce?

Boyce first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #529 in 1938, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].