Bryce
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Bryce is a Celtic name meaning “power”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.68% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Bryce
Bryce is of Celtic origin, functioning as a derivative of the name Brice. Its roots are linked to the Gaulish word brictu, meaning power or magic. This name was historically associated with Saint Brice of Tours, the fifth-century successor to Saint Martin, which facilitated its transition from a regional vernacular term to an established personal name in ecclesiastical and secular records.
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Gender Usage of the Name Bryce
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Bryce is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.68% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Bryce
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Bryce is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.3K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 38K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 3.4K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 10K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Bryce ranked #577 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #801 in 2024 — an improvement of 224 places. Bryce maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #107 in 1998. Its lowest recorded position was #1,451 in 1918. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -186 places (from #391 to #577).
Name StyleMethodology
Bryce is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 95% of recorded years, averages 1,116 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,260 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Bryce
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- B — Boy Names Starting with B
- Ends with
- e — Boy Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Bryce features a single-syllable, sharp phonetic profile that commands attention. While lacking a singular monumental figure, its sound mimics the rugged, unyielding nature of its phonetic construction. This gives the name a clearly Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Bryce
Middle names used with BryceMethodology
Bryce is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Bryce Alexander · Bryce William · Bryce Anthony · Bryce Andrew · Bryce EdwardView all 351 boy middle names.
- Total 654 middle names used with Bryce
- 94 girl middle names used with Bryce
- 196 unisex middle names used with Bryce
Middle name suggestions for BryceMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Bryce is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Bryce Joseph · Bryce Junior · Bryce Gerald · Bryce Justin · Bryce Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Bryce
Sound Like Bryce Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Bruce · Brice · Borys · View all 21 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Brian · Benjamin · Brandon · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Bryce Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Bryce”
Dictionary Meaning of "Bryce"Methodology
A male given name from the Celtic languages, variant of Brice
A surname originating as a patronymic
Translations
The name Bryce has 17 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as surname, in French it is rendered as given name, etc..
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How to Spell Bryce in ASL
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