Brice

♂ Boy

Pronounced BRYSS /braɪs/High

Meaning: Speckled; freckled; from Celtic Bricius (speckled) or a French form of Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm) via Breton namingMedium

In 30 seconds: A Celtic-French name meaning 'speckled' or 'freckled,' borne by Saint Brice of Tours — the 5th-century bishop who succeeded Saint Martin of Tours. A crisp one-syllable name with medieval French and Celtic heritage.

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Origin MediumFrench, Celtic

MeaningSpeckled; freckled; from Celtic Bricius (speckled) or a French form of Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm) via Breton naming

U.S. rank (2025)#2946 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births42 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 15,739

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Brice is a French form of the Celtic name Bricius, possibly from a root meaning 'speckled' or related to Welsh/Breton. Saint Brice of Tours (d. 444 CE) was a bishop of Tours who succeeded Saint Martin. The name has been used in French communities since the medieval period.

Brice ranked #2438 for boys in 2024. It is used in French American and broader communities as a distinctive one-syllable name.

Did you know? Saint Brice (Bricius of Tours, d. 444 CE) was a difficult, rebellious student of Saint Martin of Tours who nonetheless became his successor as bishop — proving that saints don't always begin as model students. He is one of the patron saints of France.

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Variations

BryceBrycen

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Saint Brice of Tours (c.370–444)
Fourth Bishop of Tours and successor to Saint Martin. A once-difficult cleric who, after exile, became a venerated bishop; patron of Tours and feast day 13 November.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Brice mean?

Brice means 'speckled' or 'freckled,' from Celtic Bricius. It is the name of Saint Brice of Tours, successor to Saint Martin.

How do you pronounce Brice?

It's said BRYSS /braɪs/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'rice.'

Is Brice a boy or girl name?

Brice is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Brice?

Brice ranked #2438 for U.S. boys in 2024.