Boyce is an unusual yet appealing masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname Ó Buadhchaidh, which means 'life of joy'. The name was historically used as a personal name in Ireland but has since become more popular internationally.
The name Boyce experienced consistent popularity with at least five babies named each year from 1919 to 1939 and again in 1954. The peak years were 1927 and 1928, with six births each year.