Bryce
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Speckled, freckled, swift
Origin: Celtic/Scottish
Popularity: Ranked #357 in 2025 with 919 babies born.
History: Bryce is a Scottish name derived from a Brythonic Celtic word possibly meaning speckled. Saint Brice was a 5th-century bishop of Tours in France. As a given name Bryce has been popular in the United States and Canada since the late 20th century.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Bryce? About 1 in 3,345 babies born in 2025 were named Bryce, or roughly 2.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bryce
What does the name Bryce mean?
Bryce means “Speckled, freckled, swift” from Celtic/Scottish roots.
What is the origin of the name Bryce?
Bryce has Celtic/Scottish origin. The traditional meaning is “Speckled, freckled, swift”.
How popular is Bryce?
Bryce ranked #357 in 2025 — given to 919 babies that year.
When was Bryce most popular?
Bryce peaked in 2000 with 4,319 babies registered that year.
Is Bryce a boy or girl name?
Bryce is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bryces in registered births are male.
Is the name Bryce rising or falling in popularity?
Bryce has risen 2277 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2634 in 2020 to #357 in 2025.
How long has Bryce been recorded?
Bryce appears in birth records across 117 years — from 1908 through 2025.