Royce Boy

Popularity: #452 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROYS //rɔɪs//

Origin: Old French; English

Meaning: Old French: 'rose'; English: 'son of the king'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Royce has its roots in the Old French name "Roïse," which is derived from the Latin "Rogerius," a variant of the Germanic name "Hrothgar." The etymology of Royce can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic elements "hroth," meaning "fame" or "glory," and "gar," meaning "spear." This name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into English vernacular, leading to the evolution of Royce as a distinct name in its own right. Historically, the name Royce has been associated with various notable figures.

One significant milestone is the use of the name in medieval England, where it appeared in records as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name's association with nobility and chivalric ideals can be seen in its use among the gentry and aristocracy during the Middle Ages.

Additionally, the name Royce appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, Royce carries connotations of strength and honor, resonating with the qualities of fame and valor inherent in its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, often symbolizing nobility and leadership. While diminutive forms such as Roy may be used informally, Royce itself has maintained a distinct identity throughout its history.

Overall, the name Royce encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, reflecting both its noble origins and its lasting appeal.

Famous people named Royce

In this section, you will find notable people named Royce. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Royce who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Royce who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Royce Gracie is a mixed martial artist best known for being a pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and winning multiple UFC championships.

Royce Da 5'9" is a rapper best known for his albums Layers, Book of Ryan, and his collaborations with Eminem.

Royce White is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Houston Rockets and his advocacy for mental health awareness.

Fictional characters named Royce

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Royce is a fictional character from the novel series The Riyria Revelations by Michael J. Sullivan. He is a skilled thief and one of the two main protagonists who navigates a world of political intrigue and adventure.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Royce, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ReeseRyderRonanRileyRoccoRafael

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Royce. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RoyReeceRoryReedRexRylanRonanRoccoRyderRuben

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Royce was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Royce has ranked as high as #751 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama.

In the past 5 years the name Royce has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Royce is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Royce was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Royce.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 626 606 20
2024 703 670 33
2023 738 699 39
2022 812 778 34
2021 854 810 44
2020 797 730 67
2019 857 801 56
2018 767 693 74
2017 725 651 74
2016 723 661 62
2015 580 534 46
2014 647 604 43
2013 553 512 41
2012 587 543 44
2011 512 478 34
2010 321 306 15
2009 231 218 13
2008 233 225 8
2007 232 227 5
2006 222 216 6
2005 194 194 0
2004 148 148 0
2003 143 136 7
2002 133 133 0
2001 130 130 0
2000 179 179 0
1999 165 158 7
1998 155 155 0
1997 138 132 6
1996 186 179 7
1995 199 192 7
1994 196 196 0
1993 216 206 10
1992 202 197 5
1991 201 194 7
1990 219 211 8
1989 199 194 5
1988 216 202 14
1987 201 196 5
1986 190 183 7
1985 228 215 13
1984 201 195 6
1983 175 168 7
1982 224 216 8
1981 197 190 7
1980 189 178 11
1979 192 187 5
1978 180 171 9
1977 199 182 17
1976 180 172 8
1975 155 146 9
1974 169 160 9
1973 182 164 18
1972 198 186 12
1971 242 228 14
1970 227 213 14
1969 246 231 15
1968 205 186 19
1967 246 228 18
1966 210 193 17
1965 238 220 18
1964 282 252 30
1963 303 276 27
1962 310 291 19
1961 294 274 20
1960 334 300 34
1959 361 337 24
1958 368 335 33
1957 366 328 38
1956 415 357 58
1955 404 375 29
1954 400 364 36
1953 412 354 58
1952 401 362 39
1951 384 355 29
1950 368 325 43
1949 371 328 43
1948 391 356 35
1947 399 361 38
1946 401 354 47
1945 382 323 59
1944 401 347 54
1943 431 372 59
1942 368 323 45
1941 372 357 15
1940 367 335 32
1939 324 297 27
1938 366 331 35
1937 348 326 22
1936 342 318 24
1935 388 365 23
1934 315 296 19
1933 318 289 29
1932 323 305 18
1931 317 297 20
1930 304 289 15
1929 302 281 21
1928 289 260 29
1927 266 249 17
1926 266 243 23
1925 247 221 26
1924 250 233 17
1923 220 207 13
1922 195 186 9
1921 215 199 16
1920 187 173 14
1919 146 136 10
1918 146 133 13
1917 134 129 5
1916 129 123 6
1915 115 109 6
1914 77 77 0
1913 44 44 0
1912 37 37 0
1911 23 23 0
1910 11 11 0
1909 14 14 0
1908 9 9 0
1907 8 8 0
1906 10 10 0
1905 7 7 0
1904 8 8 0
1903 10 10 0
1900 11 11 0
1898 7 7 0
1897 7 7 0
1896 10 10 0
1895 7 7 0
1893 5 5 0
1892 7 7 0

Top States for Royce (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 86
14%
CA 70
11%
FL 55
9%
LA 25
4%
NY 25
4%
AZ 23
4%
GA 22
4%
MN 22
4%
MI 20
3%
IL 19
3%
PA 18
3%
IN 17
3%
VA 16
3%
NC 14
2%
OH 14
2%
MO 13
2%
TN 13
2%
WA 12
2%
WI 12
2%
AL 12
2%
NJ 12
2%
SC 11
2%
CO 11
2%
UT 11
2%
MA 11
2%
OK 10
2%
AR 8
1%
MS 8
1%
ID 7
1%
KS 7
1%
MD 6
1%
SD 6
1%
CT 6
1%
WY 5
1%