Rayce

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAYSS /ˈreɪs/High

Meaning: Spelling of Race/Reece — possibly from Welsh Rhys, 'ardour, enthusiasm', or the word 'race'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Rayce spells Race/Reece — 'ardour' (Rhys), or 'a race'. Sleek, bold, and warm.

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Origin LowWelsh, English

MeaningSpelling of Race/Reece — possibly from Welsh Rhys, 'ardour, enthusiasm', or the word 'race'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3923 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,413

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rayce is a spelling of Race/Reece — possibly from Welsh Rhys, 'ardour, enthusiasm, fiery', or from the word 'race' (routes layered, which we flag). A crisp, sleek, modern name; the -ay- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, ardour-or-race at the (likely) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Rayce brushes Reece/Rhys ('ardour, enthusiasm', Welsh) and the word 'race' (a contest, or a people) — a crisp, modern coinage/spelling.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Race / Reece — routes layered

Variations

RaceReeceReece

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rayce mean?

Rayce spells Race/Reece — possibly 'ardour' (Rhys) or the word 'race'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rayce?

It's said RAYSS /ˈreɪs/ — a single syllable.

Is Rayce a boy or girl name?

Rayce is a boy's name.

How popular is Rayce?

Rayce is a very rare, recent spelling in the U.S.