Royce is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2089 in 2024 with 11 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 26 births ranking #1108. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 175.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 25,253 boys born was named Royce. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Royce comes from an English surname derived from the medieval given name Royse, itself a variant of Rose. That gives the name an old floral root beneath its polished surname-style surface.
Its modern use as a first name follows the wider English habit of turning surnames into given names. The one-syllable sound helps it feel crisp and modern even though the root is older.