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Boyce
BoyMeaning of Boyce: French: 'dweller in the woods'
Boyce is a boy's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8405th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8405
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
5,576
First recorded 1885 · peak 1938
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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