Ryce

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Pronounced RYSE /ˈraɪs/High

Meaning: Ryce is a modern spelling that lands between two names: Rice (an anglicization of Welsh Rhys, 'ardor; enthusiasm') and Bryce/Brice. The y-spelling is a stylistic choice with no separate meaning of its own, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: One sharp syllable: Ryce is a modern spelling of Rice, from Welsh Rhys, 'ardor' (said 'RYSE'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh

MeaningRyce is a modern spelling that lands between two names: Rice (an anglicization of Welsh Rhys, 'ardor; enthusiasm') and Bryce/Brice. The y-spelling is a stylistic choice with no separate meaning of its own, so the routes are uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13808 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

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

Ryce is a recent respelling. Its likeliest source is Rice, the anglicized form of Welsh Rhys ('ardor; enthusiasm'), a name carried by princes of Deheubarth; it also echoes Bryce. The y gives it a modern, streamlined look while keeping the single crisp beat. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'RYSE').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Very rare, sleek, and one-beat.

Did you know? Behind the y-spelling of Ryce sits Welsh Rhys — a name meaning 'ardor' or 'enthusiasm' that belonged to medieval Welsh princes. The modern spelling is a style choice, and its route is uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 33%

References — Ryce — Respelling of Rice/Reece; Welsh Rhys, 'ardor'; routes uncertain

Variations

RiceReeceRhys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ryce mean?

Ryce is a modern spelling of Rice, which anglicizes Welsh Rhys, 'ardor; enthusiasm'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ryce?

It's said RYSE /ˈraɪs/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'nice'.

Is Ryce a boy or girl name?

Ryce is a boy's name.

How popular is Ryce?

Ryce is a very rare spelling in the U.S.