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Bryson
BoyEnglish· “son of Brice”
- Meaning
- son of Brice
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BRY-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #152
- US babies 2025
- 2,416
- Best rank
- #86 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Bryson
Bryson is an English name that is usually said to mean “son of Brice”.
Bryson is an English surname meaning "son of Brice", from the medieval given name Brice, which spread through veneration of Saint Brice, a fifth-century bishop of Tours. The meaning of Brice itself is uncertain. As a first name, Bryson belongs to the modern American taste for surname names ending in -son, such as Grayson, Carson and Jackson. It has an energetic, athletic sound and a contemporary feel while still resting on a genuine historical surname. Bryson is easy to say and spell, and it can be shortened to Bry for a casual touch. Parents who like Bryce but want a fuller name often consider it.
Popularity over time
Bryson first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 47 different years, starting in 1979. Its best national rank was #86 in 2017, the same year it reached its highest count of 4,679 babies. In 2025, 2,416 babies were named Bryson, and it ranked #152 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,796 in 1920, #2,124 in 1950, #751 in 1980, #269 in 2000, #120 in 2010, and #152 in 2025. Of the 83,241 US boys named Bryson since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 19,067 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Greyson, Carson, Easton, Harrison, and Ryker.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Bryson ranked highest in Alabama, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | #82 | 61 |
| South Carolina | #83 | 61 |
| Pennsylvania | #86 | 141 |
| Mississippi | #99 | 29 |
| West Virginia | #101 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Bryson is usually pronounced BRY-suhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with B and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Bryson
A few middle names that flow with Bryson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Bryson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bryson mean?
Bryson is an English name that is usually said to mean “son of Brice”.
What is the origin of the name Bryson?
Bryson has English roots. Bryson is an English surname meaning "son of Brice", from the medieval given name Brice, which spread through veneration of Saint Brice, a fifth-century bishop of Tours.
Is Bryson a popular name?
Yes. Bryson ranked #152 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Bryson a boy or girl name?
Bryson is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Bryson?
Bryson is usually pronounced BRY-suhn. 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