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Royce

“from an English surname, probably from the medieval name Royse”

About the name Royce

Royce comes from an English surname. Standard surname dictionaries derive it from Royse, a medieval given name that is usually explained as a form of Rose, although the surname’s history is not entirely certain. It has been used as a masculine given name in English-speaking countries. The surname is well known through Henry Royce, the English engineer who co-founded the car maker Rolls-Royce with Charles Rolls.

Meaning
from an English surname, probably from the medieval name Royse
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
ROYCE(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Royce

  • Royce Alexander
  • Royce James
  • Royce Michael
  • Royce David
  • Royce John

Questions about Royce

What does Royce mean?
Royce is an English name meaning "from an English surname, probably from the medieval name Royse".
How do you pronounce Royce?
Royce is pronounced ROYCE, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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