What does Royce mean?
Royce means “Son of roy”. It is a boy name of American origin, listed under the Christian faith in our collection.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: American – see more American names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Christian
- Popularity: ranked #4571 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Royce has 5 letters and 1 syllable, made of 3 vowels and 2 consonants (5 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Royce with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
3Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): R=18 + O=15 + Y=25 + C=3 + E=5 = 66. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 6 + 6 = 12. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 2 = 3. Result: 3.
Favorite colour
YellowThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Royce has lucky number 3, so the colour is Yellow.
Star sign
VirgoOnly the first letter counts (R). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Royce
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Royce. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Royce
Partner names that match Royce by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Royce + Azlyn = Royyn · Royce + Addie = Royie · Royce + Allie = Royie · Royce + Jovie = Royie
Sibling names for Royce
Names that sit well next to Royce: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Royce
If Royce is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Frequently asked questions
What does Royce mean?
Royce means “Son of roy” and is of American origin.
What is the origin of Royce?
In our collection Royce is listed as a name of American origin, associated with the Christian faith.
Is Royce a boy or a girl name?
Royce is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Royce?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Royce is 3, with the star sign Virgo. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Royce?
Royce has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Royce?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Royce include Ro, Roy, Royc, Yce, Royy, Royie.