Tyce

♂ Boy

Pronounced TIHK-eh /ˈtɪk.ɛ/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Tyson / elaboration of Ty, from Old French tison 'firebrand'Low

In 30 seconds: Tyce is an English variant of Tyson and an elaboration of Ty, tracing back to Old French tison, 'firebrand'.

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Origin MediumAmerican, English

MeaningVariant of Tyson / elaboration of Ty, from Old French tison 'firebrand'

U.S. rank (2025)#2255 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,614

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

Tyce grows out of the short name Ty and stands as a respelled cousin of Tyson, whose root is the Old French word tison, meaning 'firebrand'. That fiery origin gives even this trimmed, modern-looking spelling a bit of spark behind it. It reads as a brisk, one-syllable American name.

Spelled with the soft -ce ending, Tyce keeps the punch of Ty while looking a touch more finished on paper. Its 'firebrand' lineage ties it to the longer Tyson.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Tyce is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Tyce — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Tyce Diorio (1970-)
Emmy-winning American choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance

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Tyson— The fuller name Tyce varies, sharing the Old French tison 'firebrand' root.

Ty— The short form Tyce elaborates.

Bryce— Shares Tyce's single-syllable -yce sound and spelling pattern.

Justice— shares the -ce ending

Terence— shares the -ce ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tyce mean?

Tyce is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Tyce?

It's commonly said TIHK-eh /ˈtɪk.ɛ/.

Is Tyce a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tyce is used as a boy name.

How popular is Tyce?

In 2024, Tyce ranked #2036 in the U.S. for boys, with 75 births recorded.