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Troyce
How to Pronounce Troyce
Pronounced TROYSS /ˈtrɔɪs/High
Meaning: Troyce is an elaborated spelling of Troy, most often traced either to the ancient city of Troy of Greek legend or to the Irish surname Troightheach, understood as 'foot soldier.'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Troyce reads as a dressed-up spelling of Troy, a name with two competing roots: the storied city of Troy from Greek and Roman legend, or the Irish surname Troightheach, 'foot soldier.' The extra -ce likely reflects a family or clerical preference for a fuller-looking spelling.
Troyce has stayed a niche choice in the United States across the twentieth century, given to only about eighteen boys a year even at its peak around 1966, and it remains uncommon today. It reads as a slightly more unusual cousin of the well-known Troy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Troyce mean?
It is an elaborated spelling of Troy, linked either to the ancient city of Troy or an Irish surname meaning 'foot soldier.'
How do you pronounce Troyce?
It is said TROYSS /trɔɪs/, one syllable, exactly like Troy with a soft ending sound.
Is Troyce a boy or girl name?
Troyce is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Troyce?
It has always been a niche choice in the United States, given to only about eighteen boys a year even at its peak in the mid nineteen-sixties.