TheNameDBRice
MasculineMeaning
A person associated with rice cultivation or derived from a personal name.
Etymology
From Old English 'rice' meaning powerful or wealthy, or from the grain rice. As a surname it became established before being used as a given name.
About the Name Rice
Rice is an uncommon given name, more frequently encountered as a surname. When used as a given name, it typically appears in English-speaking cultures.