A name, not typically a common English word, though it can refer to a boy or young man in some dialects.
A proper noun, primarily used as a surname or given name. Possibly derives from 'boy' or Old French 'bois' meaning 'wood,' but mainly used as a personal identifier.
As a word in the dictionary, 'Boyce' is interesting because it's primarily a name, but studying names themselves reveals how surnames came from jobs (Smith), places (York), or family relationships (son of Bob).
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