royce

Royce is a name used as both a given name and a surname in English-speaking countries. As a given name, it is usually masculine, often seen as a variant of Roy or as a modern form derived from the surname. The full etymology is varied and not settled; it may be tied to the Old French roi meaning king or to familial surnames adopted as given names.

Notable people with the given name include Royce Gracie (born 1966), a Brazilian-American mixed martial artist and member of the Gracie family; and Royce da 5'9" (born 1977), an American rapper. The surname Royce also appears, but no single list is definitive.

In branding and industry, the name is most closely associated with Rolls-Royce, the British luxury automobile maker formed by a partnership of Charles Rolls and Henry Royce; the Royce portion of the name refers to engineer Henry Royce.

Royce has seen increasing use as a given name in recent decades in the United States and other English-speaking countries, where it is used for boys and, less commonly, girls in some cases. The name continues to appear in popular culture and in family naming patterns, often chosen for its concise, modern sound.