Royce

Royce is a unisex 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 702 babies in the United States.

Royce at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɹɔɪs/

About the name Royce

Royce 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, Royce first appears in Social Security records in 1892 and has been given to 35,031 babies since 1880, including 702 in 2024.

Royce in US records

First recorded (US)
1892
Babies named Royce in 2024
702
Total since 1880
35,031

Royce in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Royce in 2025
21
Total since 1996
246

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Royce mean?

The meaning of Royce 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 Royce a boy or girl name?

Royce is a unisex name. In 2024, 702 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Royce?

Royce comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Royce?

Royce is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1892 and has been given to 35,031 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Royce?

Royce is pronounced /ɹɔɪs/ (IPA).

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