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Bryce
BoyFrench· “uncertain; from Saint Brice”
- Meaning
- uncertain; from Saint Brice (origin disputed)
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- BRYS
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #357
- US babies 2025
- 919
- Best rank
- #92 (2000)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Bryce
Bryce is often said to mean “uncertain; from Saint Brice”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French roots.
Bryce is a form of Brice, a name spread in medieval France and Britain by Saint Brice, a fifth-century bishop of Tours who succeeded Saint Martin. The origin of the name is uncertain; it is sometimes linked to a Celtic word meaning "speckled", but that is not established. In English it also appears as a surname, which helped it move into modern first-name use. Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, named for the settler Ebenezer Bryce, gives the name an outdoor association in the United States. Bryce is crisp and modern-sounding despite its long history, with a single clean syllable.
Other spellings with the same sound: Brice.
Popularity over time
Bryce first appears in US Social Security records in 1908. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 108 different years, starting in 1918. Its best national rank was #92 in 2000, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,319 babies. In 2025, 919 babies were named Bryce, and it ranked #357 nationally. That is 71% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #580 in 1920, #617 in 1950, #302 in 1980, #92 in 2000, #112 in 2010, and #357 in 2025. Of the 124,103 US boys named Bryce since records began, 32% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 29,041 babies. Since 2010, 36,740 more have been named Bryce.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Alejandro, Brendan, Colby, Jalen, and Eduardo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Bryce ranked highest in New Hampshire, Delaware, and Rhode Island.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | #162 | 9 |
| Delaware | #172 | 6 |
| Rhode Island | #204 | 5 |
| Connecticut | #222 | 15 |
| Maryland | #234 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Bryce over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Bryce is usually pronounced BRYS, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with B and ends in “-ce”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Brice.
Middle names for Bryce
A few middle names that flow with Bryce: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Bryce
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bryce mean?
Bryce is often said to mean “uncertain; from Saint Brice”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to French roots.
What is the origin of the name Bryce?
Bryce has French roots. Bryce is a form of Brice, a name spread in medieval France and Britain by Saint Brice, a fifth-century bishop of Tours who succeeded Saint Martin.
Is Bryce a popular name?
Yes. Bryce ranked #357 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Bryce a boy or girl name?
Bryce is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Bryce over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Bryce?
Bryce is usually pronounced BRYS. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings