Royce

The name Royce has its roots in medieval England and is derived from Royse, a variant of the name Rose, which traces back to Hrodohaidis. The meaning of the name is 'the famous personality' or simply 'the rose.'

What does the name Royce mean?

Royce is a boy's name that traces back to the Old English name Royse, which in turn is a form of Rose and descends from Hrodohaidis. The name stands for 'the famous personality' or 'the rose.' Its origin can be traced to the two Old High German elements hruod for 'glory,' 'honor,' 'distinction,' and heit for 'kind,' 'manner,' 'form,' and 'origin.' Alternatively, a derivation from the Latin rŏsa for 'the rose' can also be considered. Another variant is Rois.

Where does the name Royce come from?

The name Royce has Old High German roots and means 'the famous personality.' The components consist of hruod, which means 'glory,' 'honor,' 'distinction,' or 'praise,' and heit, which stands for 'kind,' 'manner,' 'form,' or 'origin.' A possible Latin derivation is rŏsa, meaning 'the rose.' The name is used in Old English, Anglo-Saxon, and English.

How do you pronounce Royce?

Royce is pronounced like 'Roiss.'

Popularity

In Germany, Royce is considered a rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best position was achieved in 2019, ranking 1,792nd. Over the past ten years, Royce has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,537th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,102nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Rey

Famous people

• Royce Gracie (Brazilian martial artist)