Boyce

Boyce Meaning & Origin

About Boyce
The name Boyce is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bois" meaning "wood" or "forest." It is a surname turned given name that typically signifies someone who lived near or worked in a forest or wooded area. The name Boyce carries connotations of nature, strength, and a connection to the land.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Boyce are male.

Boyce Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -56.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OY1 S
🌐 IPA
/bɔɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boyce in Braille

Here's how to represent Boyce in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Boyce in braille

How to Spell the Name Boyce in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Boyce using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Boyce in sign language

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