Boyce Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Boyce Name at a Glance

Name	Boyce
Meaning	Lives near the wood. From a surname derived from the French 'bois' meaning wood.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Boyce Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Boyce means “Lives near the wood. From a surname derived from the French 'bois' meaning wood”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Boyce Name Origin

Our database records Boyce under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Boyce a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Boyce is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Boyce

When considering Boyce for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.