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Name Origin

Royce is a masculine given name of French origin, meaning 'famous ruler' or 'kingly'. It is derived from the Old French words 'roi' (king) and 'aise' (ease).

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Famous People

Royce Gracie (1966-)

Mixed martial artist

  • Pioneer of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in mixed martial arts
  • UFC Hall of Famer
  • Undefeated in his first 11 professional MMA fights