Boy Name
Cloyce
Cloyce is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Cloyce is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Cloyce often also consider Clois.
Cloyce meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cloyce has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cloyce as C·L·O·Y·C·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cloyce is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cloyce variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cloycea, Cloycee, Cloycey, Cloyc.
- Nicknames: Clo and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cloyce with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cloyce middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clois, Claus, Collis, Chelsi, Chelsy — full picks on the sibling names for Cloyce guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cloyce? Browse our names like Cloyce guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cloyce
What does the name Cloyce mean?
Cloyce has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Cloyce?
The exact origin of Cloyce is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cloyce?
Cloyce has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cloyce a boy's or girl's name?
Cloyce is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Cloyce in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cloyce sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cloyce?
Names that share Cloyce's sound and style include Clois, Claus, Collis, Chelsi, Chelsy.
What middle names pair well with Cloyce?
Good middle-name fits for Cloyce pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cloyce is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cloyce is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cloyce?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cloyce share its rhythm without rhyming — Clois, Claus, Collis all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.