US Popularity Rank: 21817

Origin: British

Meaning: Royce's town

Royston is a boy’s name of English origin. It derives from the placename Royston in Hertfordshire, England, which means “Royce’s town.” Royce, a variant of Royse, is a surname meaning “rose,” which today is most commonly associated with the luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce. The name Royston has an old-school English feel, and is a great choice if you have a connection with the town of the same name.