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Bryce

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Pronounced BRYES /ˈbɹaɪs/Medium

Meaning: SpeckledMedium

In 30 seconds: Bryce, here a girl's name, is English in use and traditionally means 'speckled'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningSpeckled
U.S. rank (2024)#2527 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births70 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,516

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819462024

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

History & Origin

The name is read as 'speckled', and it descends from older forms such as Brice and the Latinized Bricius. Long used for boys, it has been adopted for girls as well within English-speaking countries. Its meaning is plain and old, rooted in description rather than in any grand tale.

It is a crisp single syllable, which is part of why it crosses easily between genders. The variants Brice and Bricius show the older spellings behind it, and well-known bearers like the actress Bryce Dallas Howard and baseball's Bryce Harper keep the name current.

Did you know? Bryce is a spelling variant of Brice, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'speckled' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Bryce — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

BriceBricius

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Bryce Harper (1992–present)
    American MLB baseball player for the Phillies.
  • ★Bryce Dallas Howard (1981–present)
    American actress and director, Jurassic World films.

If you like Bryce…

Brice— The closest variant of Bryce, sharing its meaning and one-syllable sound.
Bryn— Another short, gender-flexible 'Br-' name used for girls in English.
Brynn— Shares Bryce's brisk opening and its crossover appeal for girls.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Bryce mean?

Bryce is usually explained as meaning 'speckled' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Bryce?

It's commonly said BRYES /ˈbɹaɪs/.

Is Bryce a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Bryce is used as a girl name.

How popular is Bryce?

In 2024, Bryce ranked #2527 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.